What is another word for tipulidae?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪpjʊlˌɪdiː] (IPA)

Tipulidae are a family of long-legged insects commonly known as crane flies. These insects belong to the order Diptera and are very similar to mosquitoes. They are mostly found in damp areas and feed on nectar and other insects. Some of the synonyms for Tipulidae include "daddy longlegs," "mosquito hawks," "skeeter hawks," and "gallinippers". These names have been given to them due to their similar appearance to mosquitoes and their long legs, which make them look like tiny cranes. Tipulidae are often considered as harmless pests and are not known to transmit diseases to humans or animals.

What are the hypernyms for Tipulidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    two-winged insects, wings, Animalia – a kingdom of multicellular, Arthropoda – a large phylum of invertebrates with jointed limbs, Diptera – a group of winged, Insect – a class of small arthropod animals with three pairs of legs, a segmented body, jointed bodies, motile organisms that consume other organisms for energy.

What are the hyponyms for Tipulidae?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Tipulidae?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Tipulidae?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

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