pterostigma

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Synonyms: pterostigmata, pterostigmal

Antonyms: pterostigmata, pterostigmal

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|entomology}} A spot on the outer [[wing]] of [[insect]]s which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from the rest; it is a group of specialized [[cell]]s and has an effect on flight [[dynamics]].

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