micropterous
/ (maɪˈkrɒptərəs) /
adjective
(of certain animals, esp some types of ant) having small reduced wings
Words nearby micropterous
microprogram,
microprogramming,
microprojector,
micropropagation,
micropsia,
micropterous,
micropublish,
micropump,
micropuncture,
micropyle,
micropyrometer
Example sentences from the Web for micropterous
Micropterous, mī-krop′te-rus, adj. having short wings or fins.
Though most of the micropterous tribes (Brachyptera) have a fetid smell, yet there are some exceptions to this amongst them.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William Kirby