Acalypterae

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈlɪptəriː/

Definitions of acalypterae

noun a taxonomic group of insects that lack a calypter, which is a small lobe or flap on the wings of some flies

Example Sentences

A1 The acalypterae are a group of insects that do not have wings.

A2 Some examples of acalypterae include fleas and lice.

B1 Acalypterae are often found in dark and damp environments.

B2 Entomologists study the behavior and characteristics of acalypterae.

C1 The classification of acalypterae within the insect world is complex and varied.

C2 Research on the evolutionary history of acalypterae continues to uncover new insights.

Examples of acalypterae in a Sentence

formal The acalypterae are a suborder of insects characterized by having no calypters on their wings.

informal I heard that acalypterae insects don't have those little wing flaps like other bugs.

slang Those acalypterae bugs are the ones without the wing thingies, right?

figurative Just like the acalypterae insects, some people prefer to stand out by being different from the crowd.

Grammatical Forms of acalypterae

• past tense: acalypterae
• plural: acalypterae
• comparative: more acalypterae
• superlative: most acalypterae
• present tense: acalypterae
• future tense: will acalypterae
• perfect tense: have acalypterae
• continuous tense: is acalypterae
• singular: acalypterae
• positive degree: acalypterae
• infinitive: to acalypterae
• gerund: acalypteraeing
• participle: acalypteraed

Origin and Evolution of acalypterae

First Known Use: 1835 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acalypterae' originates from Greek, where 'a-' means without and 'kalyptera' means covering.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in entomology to refer to a group of insects without wings, the term 'acalypterae' has evolved to also be used in broader contexts to describe things that are uncovered or exposed.