Pterostigma

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

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."

Synonyms

pseudopterostigma sterigma pterygium chromatophore morphostage stigmatophore endosternite profurcasternum acrosternite stemma strobil stigmatopleurite

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