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Definition of Dermaptera
1. Noun. Earwigs and a few related forms.
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Class Hexapoda, Class Insecta, Hexapoda, Insecta
Member holonyms: Earwig, Family Forficulidae, Forficulidae
Definition of Dermaptera
1. n. See Dermoptera, Dermopteran.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dermaptera
Literary usage of Dermaptera
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Manual on the Study of Insects by John Henry Comstock, Anna Botsford Comstock (1895)
"This order is termed the dermaptera by many entomologists, but this name was
first applied to certain other insects, and so should not be ..."
2. Final Report by New Jersey Geological Survey (1890)
"I have also made use of Mr. William T. Davis' list of the Orthoptera of Staten
Island for dates of appearance, and sometimes for notes on habits. dermaptera ..."
3. The Entomologist's Useful Compendium: Or, An Introduction to the Knowledge by George Samouelle (1819)
"dermaptera. De Geer, Leach, Kirby, Order COLEOPTERA. Linne, Marsham. Order ORTHOPTERA.
Latreille, Lamarck. Characters of the Order. ..."
4. Entomology for Beginners for the Use of Young Folks, Fruit-growers, Farmers by Alpheus Spring Packard (1888)
"dermaptera* (Earwigs}. This small group comprises the earwigs, which are nocturnal
insects very rare in this country, except in the Southern States, ..."
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