Aculeata
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- proper noun
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- Bees, ants, and wasps are all members of the Aculeata clade.
Examples
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Many species in the Aculeata group play vital roles in pollination.
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Scientists study the stinging mechanisms of Aculeata to understand insect defense.
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The Aculeata group includes various species of bees and wasps.
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Many Aculeata insects play vital roles in pollination.
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The Aculeata include various species of bees that are vital for pollination.
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Many Aculeata, like wasps and ants, play important roles in their ecosystems.
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In studying insects, scientists often focus on the Aculeata due to their unique characteristics.
Synonyms
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A large group of insects like bees, wasps, and ants with two pairs of thin wings, often with a stinger
Compounds
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A small tree with sharp thorns and yellow-orange flowers that people grow in warm gardens or as hedges
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A small spiny tree from tropical islands with sticky fruits that cling to birds and animals
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A woody climbing plant from the West Indies with spiny stems, fragrant white flowers and small orange fruits
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aculeata as a group name comes from the Latin aculeatus, from aculeus meaning 'small needle' or 'stinger'. So Aculeata refers to the set of insects (bees, ants, wasps) that are known for their sharp stingers.