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The elytra of this cockchafer beetle are readily distinguished from the transparent hindwings.. An elytron (/ ˈ ɛ l ɪ t r ɒ n /; from Ancient Greek ἔλυτρον (élutron) 'sheath, cover'; pl.: elytra, / ˈ ɛ l ɪ t r ə /) [1] [2] is a modified, hardened forewing of beetles (Coleoptera), though a few of the true bugs such as the family Schizopteridae are extremely similar; in true ...
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Many have the two elytra fused together, forming a solid shield over the abdomen. In a few families, both the ability to fly and the elytra have been lost, as in the glow-worms (Phengodidae), where the females resemble larvae throughout their lives. [77] The presence of elytra and wings does not always indicate that the beetle will fly.
Microscope image of an individual elytron from Augenerilepidonotus dictyolepis.Note the fringing papillae on the border. In annelids, elytra (/-t r ə /; from Greek ἔλυτρον "sheath, cover"; sg.: elytron / ˈ ɛ l ə t r ɒ n /) [1] are shield-like scales that are attached dorsally, one pair on each of a number of alternating segments and entirely or partly cover the dorsum. [2]
"The apex of the elytra declivity of this species is shaped like an arrowhead, Katniss' weapon of choice." [201] Pseudotanais rapunzelae Błażewicz, Jakiel, Bamber & Bird, 2021: Tanaid: Rapunzel "Rapunzel is a princess in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale who, imprisoned in a high tower, offered to let down her long hair so that her lover could ...
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Elytron or elytra may refer to: Elytron, a modified hardened forewing in certain insect orders; Elytron (Annelida) ...
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