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calypter

/ˈkæl.ɪp.tər/

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noun

/ˈkæl.ɪp.tər/C2formalscientific
  • ruЧешуевидная структура, расположенная между основанием крыла и жужжальцем двукрылой мухи, часто участвующая в механике полёта.

A scalelike structure located between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly, often involved in flight mechanics.

  1. Wing structure in fliesC2formalscientific

    A scalelike structure located between the base of the wing and the halter in two-winged flies (Diptera).

    ruКрыловая чешуйка у мух

    • The calypter helps stabilize the fly during flight.
    • Entomologists examine the calypter to identify certain fly species.
    • The calypter is a small but important part of the insect's anatomy.

    Synonymsalulasquama

Forms
  • calypters plural form
  • calypters' possessive plural form
  • calypter's possessive singular form