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brachypterous

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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (B)
No Taxon brachypterous
Explanation of Names
From Greek brachys short, plus pteron wing.
Identification
brachypterous adjective - short-winged (as an adult).
See Also
wing
apterous
brachypterous
micropterous
macropterous
Print References
Gordh, A Dictionary of Entomology, p. 137 (1)
Works Cited
1.A Dictionary of Entomology
George Gordh, David H. Headrick. 2003. CABI Publishing.
Contributed by Cotinis on 17 May, 2007 - 3:03am
Last updated 30 June, 2014 - 9:14am

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