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haltere

/ˈhæl.tɪər/

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noun

/ˈhæl.tɪər/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одну из маленьких булавовидных структур, представляющих собой видоизменённые задние крылья у мух и других двукрылых насекомых, используемых для поддержания равновесия и устойчивости во время полёта.

A noun referring to either of the small, club-like structures that are modified hind wings in flies and other dipterous insects, used to maintain balance and stability during flight.

  1. Equilibrium organ in fliesC1formalscientific

    One of the modified small hindwings of true flies (order Diptera), used by the insect for balance and stabilization during flight.

    ruОрган равновесия у мух

    • The halteres beat rapidly during flight to help the insect maintain its orientation.
    • Removing the halteres causes the fly to lose its ability to fly straight.
    • Scientists study halteres to understand insect flight dynamics.

    Synonymsbalancerhalter

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  • halteres plural form
  • halteres' possessive plural form
  • haltere's possessive singular form
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