Elytron - Wikipedia
An elytron (/ ˈ ɛ l ə t r ɒ n /; [1] from Ancient Greek ἔλυτρον (élutron) 'sheath, cover'; pl.: elytra, / ˈ ɛ l ə t r ə /) [1] [2] [3] [4] is a modified, hardened forewing of beetles (Coleoptera), though a few of the true bugs such as the family Schizopteridae are …
Beetle elytra: evolution, modifications and biological functions
2023年3月1日 · Conversion of forewings into hardened covers, elytra, was a ground-breaking morphological adaptation that has contributed to the extraordinary evolutionary success of beetles. Nevertheless, the kno...
What Is Elytra In Insects? - blog.entomologist.net
2024年3月12日 · While most beetles possess elytra, some species may lack them entirely or have modified wings. The presence of elytra is a distinctive feature that separates beetles from other insects. Unlike most other insects, adult beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, which uniquely features these tough forewings. When preparing for flight, a beetle will ...
Elytra | insect anatomy | Britannica
In some species the elytra (wing covers) cover the abdomen, while in others the tip of the abdomen is exposed. The picnic beetle ( Glischrochilus fasciatus ), a common North American species, is shiny black with two yellow-orange bands across the elytra.
Elytra reduction may affect the evolution of beetle hind wings
Beetle elytra play an essential role: they minimize the influence of unfavorable external factors and protect insects against predators. Therefore, it is particularly interesting why some beetles have reduced their shields.
Elytra - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Beetles vary in shape from elongate, flattened, or cylindrical to oval or round. Their bodies are often hardened, like the elytra, but some families, such as the blister and false blister beetles, have soft elytra and soft body parts that are pliable and sometimes described as leatherlike.
We determined the relationship between composition and mechanical properties of elytra (modified forewings that are composed primarily of highly sclerotized dorsal and less sclerotized ventral cuticles) from the beetles Tribolium castaneum (red flour beetle) and Tenebrio molitor (yellow mealworm).
Coleoptera (Beetle) Information - Facts & Pictures - Animal Corner
One of the most important features of Coleoptera is their ‘elytra’, the hard exoskeletal which covers their wings. The ‘elytra’ helps to protect the beetle but also has many other functions too.
Webinar – The Beetle's Special Adaptation for Survival: Elytra
Join Entomologist Floyd Shockley to learn about and observe elytra! Elytra are a beetle-specific adaptation that evolved from wings and are one of the key reasons for their successful diversification and survival in habitats worldwide.
Beetle elytra: evolution, modifications and biological functions
2023年3月1日 · Conversion of forewings into hardened covers, elytra, was a groundbreaking morphological adaptation that has contributed to the extraordinary evolutionary success of beetles.