Alula

/əˈluːlə/

Перевод слова "alula" на Русский язык

Существительное

/əˈluːlə/

alula

alulae множ.

alulas множ.

альула

The alula is a small structure on the wing of a bird.

Альула — это небольшая структура на крыле птицы.

Существительное

/əˈluːlə/

A small projection on the anterior edge of the wing of a bird, typically a few feathers attached to the first digit, which helps in flight control.

The alula is crucial for birds when they are landing or taking off, as it helps to prevent stalling.

In entomology, a membranous lobe at the base of the hind margin of the wing of certain flies (Diptera).

The enlarged alula of the fly helped entomologists identify the species.

Прилагательное

/əˈluːlə/

Relating to the alula of a bird; occurring on or near the alula.

The veterinarian inspected the bird's alula feathers for damage.