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Definition of Apterous

1. Adjective. (of insects) without wings.

Definition of Apterous

1. a. Destitute of wings; apteral; as, apterous insects.

Definition of Apterous

1. Adjective. (zoology) Destitute of wings; wingless. ¹

2. Adjective. (biology) Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Apterous

1. having no wings [adj]

Medical Definition of Apterous

1. 1. Destitute of wings; apteral; as, apterous insects. 2. Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole; opposed to atate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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