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Definition of Haltere
1. Noun. Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.
Exact synonyms: Balancer, Halter
Generic synonyms: Wing
Group relationships: Dipteran, Dipteron, Dipterous Insect, Two-winged Insects
Derivative terms: Balance, Balance
Generic synonyms: Wing
Group relationships: Dipteran, Dipteron, Dipterous Insect, Two-winged Insects
Derivative terms: Balance, Balance
Definition of Haltere
1. Noun. (entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Haltere
1. a pair of wings of an insect [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Haltere
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