ELYTRON
\ˈɛlɪtɹˌɒn], \ˈɛlɪtɹˌɒn], \ˈɛ_l_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˌɒ_n]\
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either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
By Princeton University
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.