haltere

• Substantivo que designa uma das pequenas estruturas claviformes, correspondentes às asas posteriores modificadas de moscas e outros insetos dípteros, usadas para manter o equilíbrio e a estabilidade durante o voo.

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.

   Órgão de equilíbrio em moscas

   • 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.

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