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haltere
/ ˈhæltɪə; ˈhæltə /
noun
- one of a pair of short projections in dipterous insects that are modified hind wings, used for maintaining equilibrium during flight Also calledbalancer
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Word History and Origins
Origin of haltere1
C18: from Greek haltēres (plural) hand-held weights used as balancers or to give impetus in leaping, from hallesthai to leap
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Example Sentences
Neurons near the wings, part of what is called the haltere circuit, do the computations and send signals to the wings to correct the problem.
From New York Times
Pre-halter: a membranous scale in front of the true haltere of a fly.
From Project Gutenberg
Exactly what math the neurons in the haltere system use is something for neuroscientists to investigate further.
From New York Times
Calypter: Diptera; the alula or squama when it covers the haltere.
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