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(), n. pl.[NL., fr. Gr. 'orqo°s straight + feather, wing.] (Zol.) An order of mandibulate insects including grasshoppers, locusts, cockroaches, etc. See Illust. under Insect. The anterior wings are usually thickened and protect the posterior wings, which are larger and fold longitudinally like a fan. The Orthoptera undergo no metamorphosis. スポンサード リンク
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