elytron meaning in English
n.
(pl. -tra ) 【动物；动物学】鞘翅；膜质鳞，背鳞。
Examples
- In this order the forewings are modified to form hard elytra or cases .
该目昆虫的前翅发展成坚硬的鞘翅或壳。 - When the mist arrives , o . unguicularis tilts its body forward into the wind , and moisture rolls down its fused elytra into its mouth
当雾气来袭，沐雾甲虫会把身体前倾入风中，好让水气顺著黏合的翅鞘滚入口中。