Definition of Thysanura

1. Noun. Firebrats; silverfish; machilids.


Definition of Thysanura

1. n. pl. An order of wingless hexapod insects which have setiform caudal appendages, either bent beneath the body to form a spring, or projecting as bristles. It comprises the Cinura, or bristletails, and the Collembola, or springtails. Called also Thysanoura. See Lepisma, and Podura.

Medical Definition of Thysanura

1. An order of wingless hexapod insects which have setiform caudal appendages, either bent beneath the body to form a spring, or projecting as bristles. It comprises the Cinura, or bristletails, and the Collembola, or springtails. Called also Thysanoura. See Lepisma, and Podura. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Fringe + tail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thysanura

thyrsoid
thyrsopteris
Thyrsopteris elegans
thyrsus
thyrsus
Thysanocarpus
thysanopter
thysanopter
thysanoptera
Thysanoptera
thysanopteran
thysanopteron
thysanopterous insect
Thysanosoma actinoides
thysanura (current term)
Thysanura
thysanuran
thysanuran
thysanurans
thysanuran insect
thysanuron
thysanurous
thysbe
thyself
Thy 1 glycoprotein
THz
Ti
ti
TIA
TIA

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