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How the Fly Lost Its Wings (and Gained a Super-Power)
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What are halteres?
Halteres are small club-shaped structures behind the forewing of all Diptera. They are vestigial structures that were once wings and have...
Debbie Browning
Feb 203 min read
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Exploring the Origins of Diptera
In this post we will discuss the origins of Diptera and their amazing adaptation to life with two-wings. Darwin correctly hypothesized...
Debbie Browning
Jan 234 min read
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Any Regrets?
Here we consider any potential negative aspects that have derived from the development of halteres. Loss of extra wing-pair – The...
Debbie Browning
Jan 232 min read
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