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Bringer of joy
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elater
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Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Elater \E*lat"er\, n. One who, or that which, elates. [1913 Webster] ||
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''"Elaters" is also used as a common name for the Elateridae (click beetles). For the click beetle genus , see '' Elater (beetle) . An elater is a cell (or structure attached to a cell) that is hygroscopic , and therefore will change shape in response to ...
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In these two genera the elaters are attached to a sterile group of cells projecting into the upper end of the capsule, and on dehiscence remain connected with the tips of the valves.
In some species, although the columella and archesporium arise in the usual way, both give rise to mingled spores and elaters, and no sterile columella is developed.