Added 1 October 2026
acalyptrate
/ˌeɪ.kəˈlɪp.tɹeɪt/ adjective
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- Of or pertaining to the Acalyptratae group.
noun
- A muscoid fly belonging to the subsection Acalyptratae.
Origin
From taxonomic name Acalyptratae + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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