nymphipara

/ˌnɪmfɪˈpærə/ NIM-fi-PAR-ə

Definitions

1. noun

A female aquatic insect, typically with a slender body and usually living in or near water.

“The nymphipara are found in freshwater lakes and ponds.”

Synonyms

  • aquatic insect
  • water nymph

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling insect
  • terrestrial insect