elytra in A Sentence

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    The Elytra do not function as wings,

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    Wide Elytra reach half the length of the abdomen.

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    The length of the Elytra is almost equal to their combined width.

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    antennae usually bloated out of all proportions, short Elytra not covering the whole abdomen.

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    Paussidae are most curious looking beetles, with a flattened and depressed body and antennae usually bloated out of all proportions, short Elytra not covering the whole abdomen.

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    The Elytra of the beautiful metallic and iridescent jewel- beetles and the wings of the South American Morpho- butterfly are used in inlay and gem- work by jewel manufacturers.

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    The Elytra do not function as wings, but when the beetle is airborne, they spread out and act as aelerons rather than as true wings. When at rest, they cover and protect the delicate and membranous hind wings, which are folded and tucked under the Elytra in a complicated manner.

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