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Entomology
The study of insects.
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communal
Biology; Entomology
Where females of one species co-operate in nest building but not in brood care.
dealate
Biology; Entomology
Wingless as a result of the insect casting or breaking off its own wings, as in newly mated queen ants and termites.
brachypterous
Biology; Entomology
With short wings that do not cover the abdomen, used of individuals of a species which otherwise has longer wings.
holoptic
Biology; Entomology
With the eyes touching or almost touching on the top of the head: used mainly when describing flies (Diptera).
