orthopteran
/ɔrˈθɑptərən/
noun
- An insect belonging to the order Orthoptera, such as a grasshopper, cricket, or katydid.
- Children love to catch orthopterans in the summer fields.
- An orthopteran's chirping can be heard on warm evenings.
- The orthopteran used its strong legs to leap away from the predator.
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adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the order Orthoptera.
- The orthopteran features include long antennae and powerful hind legs.
- Orthopteran insects are known for their jumping ability.
- She wrote a paper on orthopteran behavior in grasslands.