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spongefly vs neuropterous insect

neuropterous insect vs spongefly

spongefly and neuropterous insect both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spongefly Yes No No No
neuropterous insect Yes No No No
As nouns, neuropterous insect is a hypernym of spongefly; that is, neuropterous insect is a word with a broader meaning than spongefly:
  • spongefly: hairy-bodied insect whose larvae feed on freshwater sponges
  • neuropterous insect: insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
Other hypernyms of spongefly include neuropteran, neuropteron.
spongefly (noun) neuropterous insect (noun)
hairy-bodied insect whose larvae feed on freshwater sponges insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
Difference between spongefly and neuropterous insect

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