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dipterous

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dipterous
1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Diptera, a large order of insects having a single pair of wings and sucking or piercing mouthparts. The group includes flies, mosquitoes, craneflies, and midges
2. Botany having two winglike parts

dipterous [′dip·tə·rəs]
(biology)
Of, related to, or characteristic of Diptera.
Having two wings or winglike structures.


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Jim Bolger finished the day with a winner when Soviet Treat and Kevin Manning proved too good for Dipterous the seven-furlong handicap.
Off the track since disappointing at Royal Ascot in June, the Storm Cat colt sprinted clear in the final furlong to slam Dipterous by two and a half lengths "We thought he was very nice when he won his maiden, but he damaged a joint in Ascot," explained O'Brien.
 
 
 
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