blattoidea

/blætˌoʊɪˈdiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of cockroaches, characterized by a long antennae, and the presence of cerci in the males.

“The entomologist studied the morphology of the Blattoidea suborder in her research paper.”

Synonyms

  • cockroach
  • roach

Antonyms

  • bee
  • butterfly