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Monomorium

Monomorium

9.9
A group of small ants that includes species like the pharaoh ant
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Monomorium
  • The genus Monomorium includes the well-known pharaoh ant, a household pest.

Examples

  • The genus Monomorium includes the well-known pharaoh ant, a household pest.

  • Several Monomorium ants invaded the laboratory, prompting further study.

  • Researchers discovered a new species of Monomorium in the desert ecosystem.

  • The Monomorium species are known for their small size.

  • Have you seen a Monomorium ant before?

  • Researchers discovered a new species of Monomorium in the desert ecosystem.

  • Several Monomorium ants invaded the laboratory, prompting further study.

Synonyms

genus Monomorium
vsMonomorium
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of small ants like the pharaoh ant

is the shorter name form that omits the rank word

Compounds

Monomorium pharaonis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small red ant that often lives in houses and causes pest problems

Monomorium minimum
  • Specialized
9.9

A tiny glossy black ant that nests outside and sometimes enters houses for food

genus Monomorium
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of small ants like the pharaoh ant

Surface Forms

Monomorium main

Etymology

Monomorium starts with the Greek part mono- meaning 'one' or 'single', and the rest is a common ending in scientific names. A helpful way to remember it is to think 'one tiny ant', because many Monomorium species are very small and often show up as single workers or lines in houses.