Alated
having wings; winged.
having membranous expansions like wings.
the winged form of an insect when both winged and wingless forms occur in the species.
historical examples
a genus composed of species of nayades, distinguished by their alated dorsal margins, and lamellated lateral teeth.
a conchological manual george brettingham sowerby
this term has the same application as diffuse and alated, explained above.
a conchological manual george brettingham sowerby
adjective
having wings or winglike extensions
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