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单词 obtect
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Definition of obtect in English:

obtect

(also obtected)
adjective əbˈtɛktəbˈtɛkt
Entomology
  • (of an insect pupa or chrysalis) covered in a hard case with the legs and wings attached immovably against the body.

    〔昆〕被甲的,具被的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The obtect pupa of butterflies is a common example.
    • T.A. Chapman has shown (1893) that the completely obtect pupa characterises the more highly developed families of Lepidoptera.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin obtectus, past participle of obtegere 'cover over'.

Definition of obtect in US English:

obtect

(also obtected)
adjectiveəbˈtektəbˈtɛkt
Entomology
  • (of an insect pupa or chrysalis) covered in a hard case with the legs and wings attached immovably against the body.

    〔昆〕被甲的,具被的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The obtect pupa of butterflies is a common example.
    • T.A. Chapman has shown (1893) that the completely obtect pupa characterises the more highly developed families of Lepidoptera.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin obtectus, past participle of obtegere ‘cover over’.

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