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1) Biology: geometer moths (Geometridae), geometrid moths (Geometridae), measuring-worm moths (Geometridae)2) Forestry: cankerworm (Geometridae), geometer (geometridae)3) Entomology: Geometridae, cankerworms (Geometridae), geometer (Geometridae), geometers (лат. Geometridae), geometrid (Geometridae), geometrid moths (лат. Geometridae), loopers (лат. Geometridae) -
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measuring worm — ☆ measuring worm n. the caterpillar of any geometrid moth: it moves by alternately advancing the front end of its body and bringing the rear end forward to form a loop * * * ▪ larva also called Looper, Cankerworm, or Inchworm the larva of… … Universalium
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geometrid moth — ▪ insect any member of a group of moths (order Lepidoptera) that includes the species commonly known as pug, wave, emerald, and carpet moths. The larvae of geometrid moths are called by a variety of common names, including inchworm,… … Universalium
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