apterous

UK
/ˈæptərəs/
US
/ˈæptərəs/
apterousadjective
more apterous
Comp.
most apterous
Super.
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/ˈæptərəs/
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/ˈæptərəs/
Traductions
The apterous insects are often found in environments where wings are not necessary.
Бескрылые насекомые часто встречаются в средах, где крылья не нужны.
Définitions
Lacking wings or wing-like structures.
The apterous insects were unable to fly and relied on crawling to move around.
(Botany) Lacking the wing-like extensions that sometimes develop on stems, petioles, or seeds.
The plant’s apterous stems are smooth and cylindrical.