Alutaceous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæljʊˈteɪʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Alutaceous is an adjective meaning (archaic, chiefly entomology) leathery in color or texture.
Meaning
(archaic, chiefly entomology) leathery in color or texture.
Example Sentences
Elytra a little longer than wide conjointly, finely striate, intervals with a row of moderately coarse elongate punctures each bearing a semierect hair, surface subgranularly alutaceous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coriaceous, paleous, leathery, coriacious, chaetic, shell-like.
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