pro|tu|ran

pro|tu|ran «proh TYUR uhn», noun, adjective.

–n.

any one of a group of tiny primitive insects that live under bark and in damp places. Proturans are blind and wingless and are believed to represent a very early stage in the evolution of insects. »

A new species of proturan, one of earth's most primitive insects, has been found in South America (Science News Letter).

–adj.

of or having to do with the proturans.

╂[< New Latin Protura the order or class name (< Greek prôtos first + our tail) + English -an]