pterostigmata

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A form of pterostigma — A spot on the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from the rest; it is a group of specialized cells and has an effect on flight dynamics.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pterostigma
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pterostigmata. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pterostigmata

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“pterostigmata.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pterostigmata. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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