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[syn: Trichoptera, order Trichoptera]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Phryganeides \Phryg`a*ne"i*des\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Phryganea, the
typical genus, fr. Gr. ? a dry stick.] (Zool.)
A tribe of neuropterous insects which includes the caddice
flies; -- called also Trichoptera. See Trichoptera.
[Written also Phryganides.]
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Trichoptera \Tri*chop"te*ra\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. tri`x,
tricho`s, a hair + ? wing.] (Zool.)
A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered
with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is
considered by some to be a distinct order.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Trichoptera
n 1: an order of insects consisting of caddis flies [syn:
Trichoptera, order Trichoptera]