Hemiptera
noun plural
He·mip·tera
hi-ˈmip-tə-rə
: a large order of insects (as the true bugs) that have mouthparts adapted to piercing and sucking and usually two pairs of wings, undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, and include many important pests
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“Hemiptera.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Hemiptera. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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