Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Walking straight forward, as a spider; pertaining to the Rectigradæ: correlated with laterigrade, saltigrade, etc.
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Geometrid: larva which, when walking, alternately elevate and straighten the middle of their body: opposed to rectigrade; q.v. Geodephagous: = adephagous; q.v. Geodromica: terrestrial Heteroptera in which the antennae are not concealed.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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