apterous, apteral
(adjective) (of insects) without wings
Source: WordNet® 3.1
apterous (not comparable)
(zoology) Destitute of wings; wingless.
(biology) Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole.
Source: Wiktionary
Ap"ter*ous, a.
1. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Destitute of wings; apteral; as, apterous insects.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole; -- opposed to atate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 June 2025
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