elytrin

/ɛlˈtraɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the beetle family, particularly a beetle with distinctive elytra, used in bioluminescent research.

“Scientists have discovered an elytrin species that emits a unique glow in dark environments.”

Synonyms

  • beetle
  • coleopteran
  • insect

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal
  • reptile