acalyptrate
|a-cal-yp-trate|
C2
/ˌækəˈlɪptrət/
without covering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acalyptrate' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akaluptratos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kaluptra' meant 'covering.'
Historical Evolution
'akaluptratos' transformed into the scientific term 'acalyptrate' used in entomology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without covering,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a group of flies that do not have a calypter, a small membranous lobe covering the halteres.
The acalyptrate flies are often found in various habitats.
Last updated: 2025/04/10 15:36