Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic suborder of insects: "Suborder Anisoptera" is the scientific name for the group of insects commonly known as dragonflies. It is a suborder within the order Odonata, distinguished from the suborder Zygoptera (damselflies) by characteristics such as their larger size, eyes that touch or nearly touch on top of the head, and wings held horizontally at rest.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The suborder Anisoptera includes many common species of dragonflies.
  • Entomologists study the flight mechanics of insects in the suborder Anisoptera.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The term is used in formal biological taxonomy to categorize and discuss this specific group of insects.
  • The fossil record provides evidence for the early evolution of the suborder Anisoptera.

Variants and Related Words

• Anisopteran (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the suborder Anisoptera.
  • The anisopteran wing venation is highly distinctive.

Synonyms

• Dragonflies: The common name for insects belonging to the suborder Anisoptera.

Related Phrases

• Within the order Odonata: A phrase often used to specify the broader taxonomic context.
  • The order Odonata is divided into two main groups: the suborder Anisoptera and the suborder Zygoptera.

Noun

1. dragonflies