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Aphaniptera


Aphˊa-nip′te-ra

,
Noun.
pl.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] invisible (
priv. + [GREEK] to appear) + [GREEK] a wing.]
(Zool.)
A group of wingless insects, of which the flea in the type. See
Flea
.

Definition 2024


Aphaniptera

Aphaniptera

Translingual

Proper noun

Aphaniptera

  1. (archaic) A taxonomic order within the subdivision Endopterygota – the Siphonaptera (fleas).