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Uberon Ontology

haltere

Term ID
UBERON:0000987
Synonyms
  • balancer organ
Definition
The capitate stalk on both sides of the thorax having developed from the dorsal metathoracic wing-buds, it is freely movable and capable of vibration, representing the hind wing of Diptera; used for flight balance. (2)
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