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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