Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- A division of heteropterous hemipterous insects, including the aquatic families Notonectidæ, Nepidæ, and Galgulidæ: opposed to Gymnocerata. Also called
Hydrocorisæ .
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Examples
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Gymnocerata: insects with freely movable, conspicuous antennae: see cryptocerata.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Adeloceratous: with concealed antennae: see cryptocerata.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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