Coleoptera
[koh-lee-op-ter-uh, kol-ee-]
- the order comprising the beetles.
Origin of Coleoptera
coleopteron
[koh-lee-op-ter-uh n, kol-ee-]
- a coleopterous insect; beetle.
Origin of coleopteron
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Examples from the Web for coleoptera
Historical Examples
Like all of the coleoptera, the Mercurians were hexapoda (six legged).
He had specimens of Lasius niger who exploited a flock of Coleoptera.
The Industries of AnimalsFrdric Houssay
Pterygium: a lateral expansion of the snout of some Coleoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Umbones: two movable spines on the sides of prothorax in some Coleoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Sinciput: in Coleoptera; that part of the vertex between the eyes.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Word Origin and History for coleoptera
n.
1763, from Modern Latin, from Greek koleopteros, literally "sheath-wing," used by Aristotle to describe beetles, from koleos "sheath" (see cell) + pteron "wing" (see pterodactyl). Related: Coleopterous.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper