Haltere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæltɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haltere is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Example Sentences
Whenever the fly changes direction at an angle to the hinge, the shaking bends the halteres at their base and turns them into a gyroscope.
Word Forms
- halteres
- halter
Synonyms for haltere
Depending on context, synonyms include halter, balancer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balancer, pseudohaltere, frenulum, metaleg, poiser, alate.
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