Vocabulary Entry

orthoptera

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noun

A large order of insects that includes grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts, characterized by having hind legs adapted for jumping.

Example Sentences

"The park was filled with the sounds of various orthopters chirping in the evening."

"Orthoptera play a crucial role in their ecosystems as both herbivores and prey."

"Entomologists often study the behavior and species diversity within the Orthoptera order."