Haltere (Noun)
Meaning
Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The halteres of flies vibrate at the same frequency as their wings to provide stability and balance during flight.
- Flies use their halteres as miniature gyroscopes, detecting even the slightest changes in movement and orientation.
- In dipterous insects, the halteres have evolved to replace the typical hind wings found in other flying insects.
- Scientists have discovered that flies with damaged halteres have great difficulty maintaining their balance and flying steadily.
- By studying the unique motion of halteres in flies, researchers can better understand the physics of insect flight.