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Anthophora

Anthophora

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A kind of solitary bee that digs tunnels in sandy soil
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • In gardens, the Anthophora genus of bees is often seen pollinating a variety of flowers.
  • Anthophora bees

Examples

  • The Anthophora bees are known for their unique burrowing nests in sandy soils.

  • Shaggy fuzzyfoot bee—Anthophora pilipes villosula

    Academic text (1994)

  • Researchers studied the nesting behavior of Anthophora bees in coastal environments.

Surface Forms

Anthophora main

Etymology

Anthophora comes from Greek parts anthos meaning 'flower' and -phora meaning 'to carry'. So the name means 'flower-carrier' and fits these bees, which visit flowers and carry pollen while nesting in sandy soil.