Definition of Calyptra. Meaning of Calyptra. Synonyms of Calyptra

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Definition of Calyptra

Calyptra
Calyptra Ca*lyp"tra (k[.a]*l[i^]p"tr[.a]), n. [NL., fr. Gr. kaly`ptra a covering for the head, fr. kaly`ptein to cover.] (Bot.) A little hood or veil, resembling an extinguisher in form and position, covering each of the small flasklike capsules which contain the spores of mosses; also, any similar covering body.

Meaning of Calyptra from wikipedia

- In botany, an operculum (pl.: opercula) or calyptra (from Ancient Gr**** καλύπτρα (kalúptra) 'veil') is a cap-like structure in some flowering plants, mosses...
- The genus Calyptra is a group of moths in subfamily Calpinae of the family Erebidae. They are a member of the Calpini tribe, whose precise cir****scription...
- Calyptra thalictri is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is native to the area ranging from ****an and Korea to China and Malaysia, west through the Urals...
- Calyptra minuticornis, the vampire moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It has been found in Indonesia, Java, India, Sri Lanka, and Australasia. Its...
- Calyptra eustrigata is a moth of the family Erebidae, found in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. It has been reported as exhibiting parasitic blood-sucking behavior...
- Calyptra hokkaida is a moth of the family Erebidae. It has been found in China and ****an. The larvae length of C. hokkaido is roughly 40 millimetres (1...
- to Calyptra. A calyptra is a feature of plant formation. Calyptra may also refer to: Calyptra (moth), a moth genus in the family Erebidae Calyptra (fungus)...
- Calyptra fasciata is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in India. It has been known to feed on humans, as well as a variety of other mammals. Beccaloni...
- Calyptra orthograpta is a moth of the family Erebidae. It has been found in China and India. It has been noted to be a relatively rare species. Beccaloni...
- Calyptra parva is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in India. It has been known to feed on humans, as well as a variety of other mammals. Beccaloni...