Definition of odonate in English:
odonate
noun ˈəʊdəneɪtˈōdnət
Entomology A predatory insect of the order Odonata; a dragonfly or damselfly.
Example sentencesExamples
- My quick survey of the antennal structure of extant odonates and mayflies indicates that the flagellum is structurally different.
- They are encountered infrequently even in the heart of their range, and are among the most poorly known odonates in North America.
- The odonates were removed and preserved in 70% ethanol for later identification and counting.
- According to most studies, the main diet of adult odonates consists of small insects, especially Diptera (flies).
- Three main Types of odonate life cycle are encountered in temperate latitudes.
adjective ˈəʊdəneɪtˈōdnət
Entomology Relating to or denoting odonates.
Example sentencesExamples
- A number of odonate species are currently endangered.
- Distance moved was not analyzed because it is well correlated with number of moves (position changes) in odonate larvae.
- Despite its relatively small size, Massachusetts hosts one of the most diverse odonate faunas known from any state, with at least 164 species recorded to date.
- This area is where odonate larvae exist, and is also where cattle grazing has the largest impact.
- It is possible that odonate predation is not an important factor in the dynamics of this Ophiogomphus assemblage.