lepidopterist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who studies butterflies and moths, known as Lepidoptera.

  - "The lepidopterist made several observations about the behavior of the moth."
  - "Lepidopterists often travel to different parts of the world to study various species."

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Variants

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lepidopterist , lepidopterists

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'lepis' (scale) and 'pteron' (wing), referring to the scales on the wings of butterflies and moths.

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Trivia

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1. Butterflies and moths are the most diverse group of insects, with over 180,000 described species.

2. The largest Lepidoptera species has a wingspan of over 11 inches (28 cm).

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Related Concepts

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1. Entomology: The scientific study of insects, including their behavior, morphology, ecology, and classification.

2. Biology: The scientific study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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Culture

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Lepidopterists have made significant contributions to the fields of biology, entomology, and ecology. They study various aspects of Lepidoptera, including their morphology, behavior, ecology, and taxonomy.

How to Memorize "lepidopterist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a net, collecting butterflies and moths in a forest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person studying butterflies and moths under a microscope.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that Lepidoptera means 'scale-winged', so imagine a wing covered in scales.

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