Acalyptrata

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈlɪptrətə/

Definitions of acalyptrata

noun a taxonomic group of insects characterized by having wings without a covering (calypter) over the halteres

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an acalyptrata flying around the garden.

A2 The acalyptrata landed on the flower and started feeding on the nectar.

B1 The acalyptrata species is known for its distinctive wing patterns.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of acalyptrata in different environments.

C1 The acalyptrata genus includes various species with unique characteristics.

C2 The acalyptrata population has been declining due to habitat loss and pollution.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the acalyptrata group of insects

Example Sentences

A1 The acalyptrata fly buzzed around the room.

A2 The acalyptrata fruit flies were attracted to the ripe bananas.

B1 The acalyptrata species of flies are known for their unique wing structure.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of acalyptrata flies in different environments.

C1 The acalyptrata genus is diverse and includes many different species of flies.

C2 Experts in entomology are conducting extensive research on acalyptrata flies to better understand their ecological role.

Examples of acalyptrata in a Sentence

formal The acalyptrata are a subcategory of flies that lack a calypter, or a membranous lobe at the base of the wing.

informal I learned about acalyptrata flies in my biology class - they're pretty interesting!

slang Those acalyptrata bugs are everywhere during the summer, it's so annoying!

figurative The acalyptrata symbolize the delicate balance of nature in the ecosystem.

Grammatical Forms of acalyptrata

plural

acalyptratas

comparative

more acalyptrata

superlative

most acalyptrata

present tense

acalyptrata

future tense

will acalyptrata

perfect tense

has acalyptrata

continuous tense

is acalyptrata

singular

acalyptrata

positive degree

acalyptrata

infinitive

to acalyptrata

gerund

acalyptrating

participle

acalyptrated

Origin and Evolution of acalyptrata

First Known Use: 1758 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acalyptrata' originated from Latin, specifically from the combination of 'a-' (meaning without) and 'calyptra' (meaning covering or hood).
Evolution of the word: Originally used in entomology to describe a group of flies without a calyptra (a membranous covering on the head), the term has since been adopted in other scientific fields to refer to similar characteristics in different organisms.