Apterism

Pronunciation
/ap-ter-iz-um/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
N/A
Plural
N/A

Definition

The absence or reduction of wings in insects.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-', meaning 'without', and 'ptera', meaning 'wings'.

Example

Many species of wingless insects, such as fleas and some beetles, exhibit apterism.

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