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dipluran

di·plu·ran [ di plrən ] (plural di·plu·rans)


noun 
Definition:
 
wingless eyeless insect: a wingless insect that has a long slender body with paired bristle-shaped feelers cerci at the tail and no eyes. Diplurans live in dark damp places, feeding mainly on decaying vegetation. Order Diplura.

[< modern Latin Diplura< Greek diploos "double" + oura "tail"]
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