pterostigma
Plural: pterostigmata
Noun
- A cell in the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from other cells
Examples
- The pterostigma is particularly noticeable in dragonflies.
Origin / Etymology
Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón) + στίγμα (stígma), meaning "wing mark".
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