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Apidae

Apidae

1 8.1
A large group of bees including honeybees and bumblebees that pollinate plants
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪpɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Apidae
  • Scientists study the anatomy of Apidae to learn more about bee social structures.

Examples

  • Many wildflowers depend on the bees in the Apidae family for reproduction.

  • The Apidae family includes many species of bees.

  • The family Apidae includes some of the most important pollinators in agriculture.

  • Do you know how important Apidae are for our ecosystem?

  • The Apidae family includes important pollinators like honeybees and bumblebees.

  • Farmers often rely on Apidae species to ensure the successful pollination of their crops.

  • Many gardens attract Apidae species due to the abundance of flowering plants.

Synonyms

family Apidae
vsApidae
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A large group of bees that includes honeybees, bumblebees, and carpenter bees

is the shorter scientific label used without the word family

Compounds

family Apidae
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A large group of bees that includes honeybees, bumblebees, and carpenter bees

Surface Forms

Apidae singular
Apidae plural

Etymology

The word Apidae comes from the Latin root apis meaning 'bee' and the ending -idae that scientists use for a 'family' of animals. Think of a apiary as a place full of bees; Apidae simply means the big family that includes honeybees, bumblebees and other insects that help plants.