Anisoptera

plural noun

An·isop·tera | \ˌaˌnīˈsäptərə\

Definition of Anisoptera

: a suborder of Odonata comprising the dragonflies that are larger stouter members of the order, hold the wings horizontally in repose, and have rectal gills during the naiad stage — compare zygoptera

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