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has gloss | eng: The presence of scales on the wings of Lepidoptera, comprising moths and butterflies, characterises this order of insects. The name is derived from Ancient Greek λεπίδος (scale) and πτερόν (wing). The wings of Lepidoptera are minutely scaled, which feature gives the name to this order. Scales also cover the head, parts of the thorax and abdomen as well as parts of the genitalia. |
lexicalization | eng: scale |
instance of | (noun) moths and butterflies Lepidoptera, order Lepidoptera |
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