1. an insect of the order Plecoptera, commonly known as a stonefly
Usage: entomology

1. of or relating to insects of the order Plecoptera
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The plecopteran nymphs live in clean, well-oxygenated streams.
• Scientists collected several plecopteran specimens from the mountain creek.
• Plecopteran insects are important indicators of water quality.
• The plecopteran larvae require cold, fast-flowing water to survive.
• Researchers studied the plecopteran diversity in the pristine watershed.
• The plecopteran species showed sensitivity to pollution levels.