adj.无翅（翼）的；无翼状物的

The butterfly emerged from its chrysalis without any wings, it was apterous.
这只蝴蝶从蛹中出来时没有翅膀，它是无翅的。
The apterous species of beetles are often unable to compete for mates or escape predators effectively.
无翅的甲虫种类通常无法有效地竞争配偶或逃避捕食者。
In the experiment, researchers found that the apterous insects had a harder time finding food sources.
在实验中，研究人员发现无翅昆虫更难找到食物来源。
The apterous moth struggled to navigate through the forest, limiting its ability to find a suitable habitat.
无翅的蛾在森林中很难导航，这限制了它寻找合适栖息地的能力。
Some scientists believe that the evolution of apterous insects is an adaptation to avoid predation in dense vegetation.
一些科学家认为无翅昆虫的进化是对密集植被中避免被捕食的一种适应。
The apterous snail moved slower than its winged counterparts, making it more vulnerable to predators.
无翅蜗牛比有翼蜗牛移动得慢，使其更容易受到捕食者的攻击。
Researchers observed that the apterous ants were more likely to stay close to their nest for protection.
研究人员观察到无翅蚂蚁更可能靠近巢穴以寻求保护。
The lack of wings made the apterous grasshopper less mobile, affecting its survival rate in the wild.
缺少翅膀使无翅蚱蜢的活动能力降低，影响其在野外的存活率。
Apterous spiders have developed alternative strategies for dispersal, such as ballooning on silk threads.
无翅蜘蛛已经发展出替代的扩散策略，如利用丝线漂浮。
In some cases, apterous individuals may still contribute to the gene pool through reproduction with winged partners.
在某些情况下，无翅个体仍可以通过与有翼伴侣繁殖来为基因库做出贡献。