elytron

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/ˈɛlɪtɹɒn/ English

Definitions

noun

A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects.

Related words

Synonyms

wing case elytrum hemelytron sheath hemelytrum exothecium arcus propleuron ecteron exochorion elytrae chorion arthroderm hypodermis propleurum exocuticle

Associated

elytra yellowish beetle transverse lateral spots larvae legs colour bright margin yellow

Rhymes

calutron elytrin elytra in

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