Having structures or projections that extend from or overlay the wings or wing-bearing areas of an organism.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'pteron' (wing) + '-ous' (characterized by). A technical biological term describing winged or wing-related features.
This word helps scientists describe the extra structures hanging off insect wings—some insects have flaps and fringes that make them more aerodynamic!
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