trichoptera
/traɪˈkɒptərə/
noun
- An order of insects commonly known as caddisflies, whose larvae live in water and build protective cases from silk and materials like sand or leaves.
- Trichoptera are important indicators of water quality in streams and rivers.
- Many anglers use artificial flies that imitate adult trichoptera to catch trout.
- The larvae of trichoptera construct intricate cases from pebbles and plant matter.
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