brachypterous
Definition
- Adjective:
- (Especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings: The term describes a physical characteristic where the wings are significantly shorter than typical for the species or are not fully developed.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The flightless beetle is brachypterous, with wings too small to allow it to fly.
- Scientists studied the brachypterous form of the cricket, which is adapted to life on the ground.
Advanced Usage
- In Entomology: The term is primarily used in scientific descriptions of insects to classify species or morphs based on wing length.
- The brachypterous individuals of this species are more common at higher altitudes.
Variants and Related Words
- Brachypterism (n): The condition of having short or reduced wings.
- Brachypterism is an evolutionary adaptation in some island insects.
Synonyms
- Short-winged: Having wings that are short in length.
- Micropterous: Having very small or reduced wings (a more technical synonym).
Antonyms
- Macropterous: Having long or fully developed wings.
- Fully-winged: Having wings of normal, functional size.
Adjective
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(especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
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