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hemipteron vs backswimmer

backswimmer vs hemipteron

hemipteron and backswimmer both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hemipteron Yes No No No
backswimmer Yes No No No
As nouns, backswimmer is a hyponym of hemipteron; that is, backswimmer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hemipteron:
  • hemipteron: insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
  • backswimmer: predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites
hemipteron (noun) backswimmer (noun)
insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites
Difference between hemipteron and backswimmer

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