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Dictyopteran

Definition:

A dictyopteran refers to any insect belonging to the order Dictyoptera, which includes cockroaches and mantises.

Usage:

Sense 1:

As a noun (singular):

- The dictyopteran scurried across the kitchen floor, causing everyone to scream.

- A dictyopteran is an insect that typically has long antennae and two pairs of wings.

Sense 2:

As a noun (plural):

- The dictyopterans have infested the attic, and we need an exterminator to eliminate them.

- The fossils suggest that dictyopterans have been around for millions of years.

Sense 3:

As an adjective:

- The dictyopteran exoskeleton was resilient and protected it from predators.

- The dictyopteran species has adapted to various climates over time.

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• Dictyopteran Insects
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