apterygote

apterygote
[ap'tɛrɪˌgəʊt]
noun Entomology a primitive wingless insect of the group Apterygota, including the bristletails and springtails.
Origin
from mod. L. Apterygota, from Gk a- 'not' + pterugōtos 'winged'.

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