pterostigma

English

Etymology

From ISV, formed from Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón) + στίγμα (stígma), meaning "wing mark"; by surface analysis, ptero- +‎ stigma.

Noun

pterostigma (plural pterostigmata)

  1. (entomology) 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.
    Coordinate term: pseudopterostigma (looks similar but has different structure and function)
    The pterostigma is particularly noticeable in dragonflies.

Derived terms

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /teɾosˈtiɡma/ [t̪e.ɾosˈt̪iɣ̞.ma]
  • Rhymes: -iɡma
  • Syllabification: pte‧ros‧tig‧ma

Noun

pterostigma m (plural pterostigmas)

  1. pterostigma
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