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haltere in German

haltere in German is Haltere, Schwingkölbchen — haltere means a small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

haltere in German

Haltere
noun
(entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.
Schwingkölbchen
noun
(entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

What does "haltere" mean?

  1. noun A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.
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What is "haltere" in German?

"haltere" in German is Haltere, Schwingkölbchen. haltere means: A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

Are there other ways to say "haltere" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "haltere": Haltere, Schwingkölbchen.

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