mecopteron

Example:The mecopteran was typically an insect found in the meadows and near ponds.

Definition:A small animal in the invertebrate group called arthropods, characterized by six legs, a head, a thorax, and an abdomen.

Example:Mecopterons have broad, delicate wings that they use for their aerial maneuvers.

Definition:The membranous, expanded surfaces with which insects fly, usually attached to the thorax and capable of changing movement and attitude in flight.

Example:The mecopteran's segmented abdomen enabled it to easily manipulate its body as it flew.

Definition:The posterior section of the body in most animals, containing digestive and reproductive organs.