THYSANURA
\θˌa͡ɪsɐnjˈʊ͡əɹə], \θˌaɪsɐnjˈʊəɹə], \θ_ˌaɪ_s_ɐ_n_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ə]\
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An order of wingless hexapod insects which have setiform caudal appendages, either bent beneath the body to form a spring, or projecting as bristles. It comprises the Cinura, or bristletails, and the Collembola, or springtails. Called also Thysanoura. See Lepisma, and Podura.
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An order of wingless hexapod insects which have setiform caudal appendages, either bent beneath the body to form a spring, or projecting as bristles. It comprises the Cinura, or bristletails, and the Collembola, or springtails. Called also Thysanoura. See Lepisma, and Podura.
By Noah Webster.
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this-a-n[=u]'ra, n. an order of wingless insects of small size, undergoing no metamorphosis, the abdomen usually bearing peculiar structures which seem to be abortive limbs, the spring-tails or bristle-tails.--adjs. THYSAN[=U]'RIAN; THYSAN[=U]'RIFORM. [Gr. thysanos, a fringe, oura, a tail.]
By Thomas Davidson
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