heteroptera (Meaning)

Wordnet

heteroptera (n)

true bugs

Webster

heteroptera (n. pl.)

A suborder of Hemiptera, in which the base of the anterior wings is thickened. See Hemiptera.

Synonyms & Antonyms of heteroptera

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heteroptera Sentence Examples

  1. Heteroptera, known as true bugs, constitute a diverse order of insects.
  2. The heteropteran order is characterized by their piercing and sucking mouthparts.
  3. Many heteropterans, such as aphids, are important agricultural pests.
  4. The largest heteropteran species can reach lengths of over 5 centimeters.
  5. Heteropterans exhibit a wide range of adaptations to different habitats and ecological niches.
  6. The heteropteran suborder Pentatomomorpha includes shield bugs, stink bugs, and leaf-footed bugs.
  7. Heteropterans often produce foul odors as a defense mechanism against predators.
  8. The heteropteran suborder Cimicomorpha includes bedbugs, assassin bugs, and kissing bugs.
  9. Heteropterans play a significant role in the food web as both predators and prey.
  10. Research on heteropterans contributes to our understanding of insect biology and pest management strategies.

FAQs About the word heteroptera

true bugsA suborder of Hemiptera, in which the base of the anterior wings is thickened. See Hemiptera.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Heteroptera, known as true bugs, constitute a diverse order of insects.

The heteropteran order is characterized by their piercing and sucking mouthparts.

Many heteropterans, such as aphids, are important agricultural pests.

The largest heteropteran species can reach lengths of over 5 centimeters.