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Nematocera

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Nemˊa-toc′e-ra

,
Noun.
pl.
[NL., fr. Gr.
νῆμα
,
νήματος
, a thread +
κέρασ
horn.]
(Zool.)
A suborder of dipterous insects, having long antennae, as the mosquito, gnat, and crane fly; – called also
Nemocera
.

Definition 2024

Nematocera

Nematocera

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Proper noun

Nematocera

  1. A taxonomic suborder within the order Diptera – the gnats, mosquitoes, crane flies, etc.

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