Definition of Nepa

1. Noun. Type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions.

Exact synonyms: Genus Nepa
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Nepidae, Nepidae

Definition of Nepa

1. n. A genus of aquatic hemipterous insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also scorpion bug and water scorpion.

Medical Definition of Nepa

1. A genus of aquatic hemipterus insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity. Synonym: scorpion bug and water scorpion. Origin: L. Nepa scorpion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nepa

neotropics
neotype
neotype
neotypes
neotype culture
neotype strain
neotyrosine
neovascularization
neovascular glaucoma
neoxanthin
neozoic
neo jazz
nep
nep
nepa (current term)
Nepa
Nepal
Nepalese
Nepalese monetary unit
Nepalese rupee
Nepali
Nepal trumpet flower
Nepenthaceae
nepenthe
nepenthean
nepenthes
Nepenthes
neper
neper
nepers

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