Bialate

/baɪˈæleɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having two wings or wing-like structures on opposite sides.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' meaning two and 'alatus' meaning winged, from 'ala' meaning wing. The suffix '-ate' indicates possession of a quality.

Kelly Says

Scientists use this term for seeds and organisms with paired wing-like extensions, like maple seeds that spin as they fall—nature's engineering for wind dispersal.

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