brachycera
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Unlike long-winged flies, the species in the Brachycera suborder typically have shorter wings.
Definition:Flies that belong to suborders other than Brachycera, characterized by longer wings.
From long-winged flies
Example:While brachycera are characterized by short antennae, hover flies have longer antennae and can hover in mid-air.
Definition:Flies in the Syrphidae family, which are known for their ability to hover and which are not part of the Brachycera suborder.
From hover flies
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