Pyrophorus
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pyrophorus
(paɪˈrɒfərəs)n
1. (Chemistry) chem obsolete a substance which ignites when exposed to air
2. (Animals) a genus of luminescent fireflies of the family Elateridae, found mainly in Neotropical America; a firefly of this genus
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Noun | 1. | ![]() arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods Elateridae, family Elateridae - click beetles and certain fireflies fire beetle, firefly, Pyrophorus noctiluca - tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots |
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