Definition

A type of insect that belongs to the order Diptera, which includes flies and mosquitoes, characterized by having two wings.

Example

The dipteron is often found buzzing around in gardens during the summer months.

Conversation

Have you ever studied about dipteron species in biology class?

I think we briefly covered them, but I forgot most of the details.

They're really interesting insects with two wings, right?

Yeah, I remember now! They play a big role in the ecosystem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dipteron is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "pteron" (from Greek "pteron", meaning wing). The word refers to an insect with two wings, as indicated by its components.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') wings ('pteron') to remember that 'dipteron' refers to an insect with two wings.

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