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Definition of Geometridae
1. Noun. Measuring worms.
Exact synonyms: Family Geometridae
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Lepidoptera, Order Lepidoptera
Member holonyms: Geometrid, Geometrid Moth, Genus Paleacrita, Paleacrita, Alsophila, Genus Alsophila, Cankerworm
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Lepidoptera, Order Lepidoptera
Member holonyms: Geometrid, Geometrid Moth, Genus Paleacrita, Paleacrita, Alsophila, Genus Alsophila, Cankerworm
Lexicographical Neighbors of Geometridae
Literary usage of Geometridae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria by Royal Society of Victoria (1902)
"Since Mr. Edw. Meyrick published a revision of the Australian Geometridae a little
more than a decade ago, the number of new species described has been very ..."
2. A Manual of Forestry by William Schlich (1907)
"It is said to destroy wheat in Russia. The protective measures are the same as
for the previous species. FAMILY V.—Geometridae ..."