Definition of elaterid Elaterid

e•lat•er•id

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What does elaterid mean?

Noun
elaterid - any of various widely distributed beetles
		elaterid beetle, elater
		beetle insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
		elateridae, family elateridae click beetles and certain fireflies
		click beetle, snapping beetle, skipjack able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound