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collembolan vs insect

insect vs collembolan

collembolan and insect both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collembolan Yes No No No
insect Yes No No No
As nouns, insect is a hypernym of collembolan; that is, insect is a word with a broader meaning than collembolan:
  • collembolan: any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
  • insect: small air-breathing arthropod
collembolan (noun) insect (noun)
any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water small air-breathing arthropod
a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
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