Pandermaptera
- Pronunciation
- /pan-der-MAP-ter-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pandermapter
- Plural
- Pandermaptera
Definition
An order of extinct insects belonging to the group Mecoptera, characterized by their unique wing venation and presumed predatory habits.
Etymology
From Greek 'pandros', meaning 'broad', and 'ptera', meaning 'wing'.
Example
Fossil evidence suggests that Pandermaptera were among the earliest known flying insects.