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Dipterans.
Dipterans - as a noun
Insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dipterondipterous insecttwo-winged insectsHypernyms (Closely Related)
insectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Some species of dipterans, such as mosquitoes, can transmit diseases."
"The dipterans found in this region are of the harmless variety."
"Certain dipterans, like fruit flies, can be quite annoying."
"Entomologists often study the behavior of dipterans."
"Many dipterans are attracted to decaying matter for feeding and breeding."
Word Game Points
Is DIPTERANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dipterans is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIPTERANS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DIPTERANS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dipterans is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIPTERANS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DIPTERANS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dipterans is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIPTERANS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
