Associations to the word «Haltere»

Wiktionary

HALTERE, noun. (entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

Dictionary definition

HALTERE, noun. Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.

Wise words

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