Pterostigma

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounA spot on the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from the rest; it is a group of specialized cells and has an effect on flight dynamics.

"The pterostigma is particularly noticeable in dragonflies."

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