Pterostigma Definition

noun

(zoology) A cell in the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from other cells.

The pterostigma is particularly noticeable in dragonflies.
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Other Word Forms of Pterostigma

Noun

Singular:
pterostigma
Plural:
pterostigmata

Origin of Pterostigma

  • Ancient Greek πτερόν (pteron) + στίγμα (stigma), meaning "wing mark".

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