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ca·lypter
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Princeton's WordNet
alula, calypternoun
scalelike structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly
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Calypter
A calypter is either of two posterior lobes of the posterior margin of the forewing of flies between the extreme posterior wing base and the alula, which covers the halteres. The lower calypter is the proximal calypter (synonyms: squama (of some authors), tegula) and the upper calypter is the distal calypter (synonym: squamula). Species of the subsection Acalyptratae are noted for lacking calypters.
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calypter
A calypter is a small membranous structure present in certain insects, especially flies, that covers the haltere (a small structure involved in balancing). These are particularly prominent in the family of true flies, acting as a protective cover. The size, shape, and color of the calypter can sometimes help in identifying specific insect species.
Wikidata
Calypter
A calypter is either of two posterior lobes of the posterior margin of the forewing of flies between the extreme posterior wing base and the alula, which covers the halteres. The lower calypter is the proximal calypter and the upper calypter is the distal calypter. Species of the subsection Acalyptratae are noted for lacking calypters.
Entomology
Calypter
Diptera; the alula or squama when it covers the haltere.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of calypter in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of calypter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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