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Definition of Proturan
1. Noun. Any of several minute primitive wingless and eyeless insects having a cone-shaped head; inhabit damp soil or decaying organic matter.
Definition of Proturan
1. Noun. Any of many primitive insects, of the order ''Protura'', that lack eyes or wings. ¹
2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to these insects. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Proturan
Literary usage of Proturan
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Entomological News and Proceedings of the Entomological Section of the by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Entomological Section (1921)
"... and Mr. Barber has suggested that the writer make a specific determination of
the proturan. This has been done, the species proving to be new. ..."
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