"Tetrapteran" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tetrapteran" Meaning

A term from biology.

Tetrapteran refers to a type of insect belonging to the order Diptera (flies) that has four wings.

"Tetrapteran" Examples

Adjective

Denoting a bat or bat-like animal that has a four-armed wing membrane, characteristic of the order Chiroptera.

1. The tetrapteran wings of the flying fox gave it great maneuverability.
2. The small, tetrapteran bats roosted in the cave during the day.
3. The article discussed the unique tetrapteran features of the langur lemur.
4. The tetrapteran wing membrane of the fruit bat allowed it to fly great distances.
5. The bat's tetrapteran wings took time to develop after birth.