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lytta

/lɪtə/ noun · British & US
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noun

A genus of click beetles, commonly found in Europe and Asia. The name 'lytta' is derived from the Greek word 'lytos', meaning 'loosened' or 'unfastened'.

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"The entomologist carefully observed the lytta beetle's unique behavior in the laboratory."

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