What is another word for dictyopteran?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪktɪˌɒptəɹən] (IPA) 
Dictyopteran is a scientific term used to describe insects such as cockroaches and mantises. While it may seem like a rather unique and specific term, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of dictyopteran. These include blattodean which specifically refers to cockroaches, mantid or mantodean which refers to mantises, and even the more general term of insect or bug. Other synonyms could be creepy crawly or critter, but these terms are less precise. Regardless of the specific term used, dictyopterans are fascinating creatures with unique characteristics that make them important to the ecosystem and the study of biology as a whole.
