GEMET
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Thesaurus
earwig
Definition

Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera, especially Forficula auricularia, which typically have an elongated body with small leathery forewings, semicircular membranous hindwings, and curved forceps at the tip of the abdomen.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2409