Arista (Noun)
Meaning
Bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The antennae of the common housefly have a distinctive arista that aids in sensing its surroundings.
- The arista on the antenna of the blowfly is relatively long and slender, helping the insect to detect subtle changes in air currents.
- Entomologists use the shape and size of the arista to distinguish between different species of flies.
- In some species of flies, the arista is feathery or plumose, giving the antenna a distinctive appearance.
- The arista is thought to play a crucial role in the ability of flies to navigate and detect potential mates.