coleopteran
belonging or pertaining to the order Coleoptera.
a beetle.
Origin of coleopteran
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How to use coleopteran in a sentence
Frontal ridge: in coleopteran; a sharp ridge on the dorsal margin of the eye, extending forward.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithGrub: an insect larva: a term loosely applied, but more specifically to larvae of coleopteran and Hymenoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithHumeralis: coleopteran; when the elytral has an angulated projecting margin at base.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithHeteromera: coleopteran in which the anterior and middle tarsi are 5- jointed and the posterior are 4-jointed.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithIntercoxal process: in coleopteran; a median protrusion of the basal segment of abdomen between the hind coxae.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for coleopteran
/ (ˌkɒlɪˈɒptərən) /
any of the insects of the cosmopolitan order Coleoptera, in which the forewings are modified to form shell-like protective elytra. The order includes the beetles and weevils
of, relating to, or belonging to the order Coleoptera
Origin of coleopteran
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Scientific definitions for coleopteran
[ kō′lē-ŏp′tər-ən, kŏl′ē- ]
Any of numerous insects of the order Coleoptera, characterized by forewings modified to form tough protective covers for the membranous hind wings. Coleopterans include the beetles, weevils, and fireflies.
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