elytra

['ɛlɪtrɑn]
  • n. 翅鞘;翅基(elytron的复数)

实用场景例句


In this order the the forewings are modified to form hard elytra or cases.
该目昆虫的前翅发展成坚硬的鞘翅或壳.

辞典例句

双语例句


1. In this order the the forewings are modified to form hard elytra or cases.
该目昆虫的前翅发展成坚硬的鞘翅或壳.

来自辞典例句

英文词源


elytra (n.)
1774, plural of elytron "hardened wing of an insect," from Greek elytron "sheath," from elyein "to roll round," from PIE root *wel- (3) "to turn, roll," with derivatives referring to curved, enclosing objects (see volvox). Related: Elytroid.