Trichopteran
[trih-kop-ter-uh n] /trɪˈkɒp tər ən/
adjective
1.
trichopterous.
noun
2.
Also, trichopteron. a trichopterous insect; caddisfly.
trichopteran
/traɪˈkɒptərən/
noun
1.
any insect of the order Trichoptera, which comprises the caddis flies
adjective
2.
Also trichopterous (trɪˈkɒptərəs). of, relating to, or belonging to the order Trichoptera
trichopteran
(trĭ-kŏp’tər-ən)
Any of various small, freshwater insects of the order Trichoptera. Trichopterans have two pairs of wings covered with hairs, and often have hair on the head and thorax. The caddisflies are trichopterans.
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