brachypterous

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

By surface analysis, brachy- +‎ -pterous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɹəˈkɪptəɹəs/

Adjective

brachypterous (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Having short, possibly non-functional wings.
    Synonym: subapterous
    Coordinate terms: apterous, wingless

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