Term Name: | haltere |
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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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0000987] |