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arista

/əˈrɪs.tə/

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noun

/əˈrɪs.tə/C2formalscientific
  • ruЩетинковидная структура, расположенная около кончика усика у некоторых мух, выполняющая сенсорную функцию.
  1. Antennal bristleC2formalscientific

    A bristle-like structure located near the tip of the antenna in certain flies, serving a sensory function.

    ruУсиковая щетинка

    • The arista of the fruit fly is covered with sensory hairs.
    • Entomologists examine the arista to identify different fly species.
    • The arista helps the fly detect air currents and vibrations.
Forms
  • aristae plural form
  • aristas plural form
  • aristae's possessive plural form
  • aristas' possessive plural form
  • arista's possessive singular form