non-calyptrate
|non-ca-lyp-trate|
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/nɒn kəˈlɪpˌtreɪt/
flies without calypter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-calyptrate' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'calyptrate' from Greek 'kalyptos' meaning 'covered'.
Historical Evolution
'Calyptrate' evolved from the Greek word 'kalyptos', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-calyptrate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not covered', specifically referring to the absence of a calypter in certain flies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing flies that do not have a calypter, a small membranous lobe covering the halteres.
The non-calyptrate flies are often found in various environments.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 15:09