Polyneoptera
- Pronunciation
- /pol-ee-NEH-ter-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Polyneopteron
- Plural
- Polyneoptera
Definition
A proposed superorder of insects that includes a variety of orders such as grasshoppers, crickets, earwigs, stick insects, and others. These insects are often characterized by their partial metamorphosis and wing structure.
Etymology
From Greek 'poly-', meaning 'many', and 'neoptera', meaning 'new wings'.
Example
The Polyneoptera group includes a variety of species with diverse physical characteristics.