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lepidopteran

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The Cry protein works by aggregating into crystals in the lepidopteran larval digestive tract which then pierce the lining of the midgut, killing the larva.

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Any insect of the order Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.

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noun

Any insect of the order Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.

adjective

Characteristic of these insects.

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Example sentences

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The Cry protein works by aggregating into crystals in the lepidopteran larval digestive tract which then pierce the lining of the midgut, killing the larva.

2

It doesn't affect any other animals, including us, because the crystallisation requires strong alkalinity and the presence of certain bacteria that are unique to the lepidopteran larval midgut.

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How do you use lepidopteran in a sentence?

The Cry protein works by aggregating into crystals in the lepidopteran larval digestive tract which then pierce the lining of the midgut, killing the larva.

What does lepidopteran mean?

Any insect of the order Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.

What part of speech is lepidopteran?

lepidopteran is commonly used as noun, adjective.