Anapterygotism

/ænæptəˈrɪɡətɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The state or condition of being wingless; the characteristic of insects that lack wings as a fundamental feature of their body structure.

Etymology

From anapterygote plus '-ism' (a condition or state). A zoological term describing the persistent absence of wings in these insect groups.

Kelly Says

Anapterygotism isn't a disease or problem—it's actually a successful evolutionary strategy that's worked so well these insects have never felt the need to develop wings.

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