Insects Word Search — Medium

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Insects word list, defined

PESTS /pɛsts/ · noun
Animals that cause harm or damage to crops, livestock, or other living things. Insects, rodents, or other small animals that are considered to be a nuisance. Related: vermin, insects, pestilence, plague.
MORPHO /mɔrfoʊ/ · noun
A morpho is a type of insect, specifically a butterfly or moth, characterized by its distinctive wing patterns and colors. Related: butterfly, moth, insect.
SCARAB /skæræb/ · noun
A scarab is a type of beetle, often associated with ancient Egyptian culture, and is also used metaphorically to describe something that is a symbol of rebirth or regeneration. In this sense, a scarab can also refer to a person or thing that is seen as a source of inspiration or renewal. Related: beetle, bug, insect, symbol.
MAGGOT /mæɡɒt/ · noun
A maggot is the larva of a fly, typically found in decaying organic matter. It is often used figuratively to describe something considered unpleasant or repulsive. Related: larva, grub, caterpillar, worm.
TICK /tɪk/ · noun, verb
A tick is a small parasitic arachnid that attaches itself to the skin of animals and humans to feed on their blood. To tick is to make a short, sharp sound, often used to indicate time or to signal the start or end of something. Related: tick off, mark, check, sound.
FEELERS /ˈfiːlərz/ · noun
The plural of 'feeler': long slender sensory organs, such as the antennae of insects or crustaceans, used for touching and sensing the environment; by extension, any sensitive projecting part of an animal or plant. Figuratively, tentative proposals or inquiries made to test another's attitude before committing to a course of action. Related: antennae, tentacles, overtures, probes.
MAYFLY /ˈmeɪflaɪ/ · noun
A mayfly is an insect with a short lifespan, typically living for only a day or two as an adult. It has large, delicate wings and long, slender body parts. Related: waterfly, lakefly, dayfly, June fly.
PHYLA /ˈfaɪlə/ · noun
In biology, a phylum is a level of classification ranking below a kingdom and above a class. Phyla are often used to group organisms based on their body structure and development. Related: divisions, phylae, taxonomic categories, classes.

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