apterousness

[US]//ˈæptərəsnəs//
[UK]//ˈæptərəsnəs//

Translation

n.The quality or state of being wingless; absence of wings, especially in insects or other arthropods.

Phrases & Collocations

total apterousness

complete apterousness

the apterousness

such apterousness

apterousness observed

apterousness defined

genetic apterousness

noted apterousness

apterousness cause

due to apterousness

Example Sentences

the apterousness of the insect made it a poor flyer.

evolutionary biologists study apterousness in island species.

apterousness is a defining trait of worker ants.

the apterousness of the insect restricted its habitat.

scientists observed apterousness in many beetle species.

the condition of apterousness aids in wind survival.

genetic mutation can lead to apterousness in flies.

apterousness provides an advantage on windy islands.

the beetle exhibits apterousness throughout its life.

the aphid's apterousness distinguishes it from alates.

environmental factors may trigger apterousness in insects.

apterousness is common in ground-dwelling insects.

researchers noted the apterousness of the cave cricket.

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