calyptrate

• Adjectif désuet signifiant 'pourvu d'une coiffe ou d'un couvercle' (à la manière d'une calyptre), utilisé principalement dans des contextes botaniques ou zoologiques historiques.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'having a lid or covering' (like a calyptra), primarily used in historical botanical or zoological contexts.

1. Having calyptersC2formalscientific

   Describing a type of fly that possesses calypters, which are small membranous flaps at the base of the wings.

   calyptré

   • The calyptrate flies are distinguished by their wing structure.
   • Entomologists classify many common houseflies as calyptrate.
   • The presence of calypters is a key feature of this calyptrate species.

2. Having a calyptraC2formalscientific

   Describing a plant or fungus that has a calyptra, which is a protective cap or hood covering certain structures.

   calyptré

   • The calyptrate moss species has a distinct hood over its capsule.
   • In botany, a calyptrate flower has its reproductive parts covered by a cap.
   • The calyptra of this fungus protects the developing spores.

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