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adamas

adamas

9.9
A group of small wasp-like insects known as sawflies
  • noun
  • Specialized
: adamas
  • Researchers studied the life cycle of adamas to better understand sawfly development.

Examples

  • Several species of adamas can be found in North America.

  • A rare specimen of adamas was added to the insect collection at the museum.

  • The entomologist discovered a new species within the genus adamas during her fieldwork.

  • The adamas is known for its unique behavior.

  • The entomologist discovered a new species within the genus adamas during her fieldwork.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of adamas to better understand sawfly development.

  • A rare specimen of adamas was added to the insect collection at the museum.

Surface Forms

adamas singular
adamases plural

Etymology

Adamas as a genus name comes from an old Greek word made of a- 'not' and damas 'to tame', which meant 'untameable' or 'unbreakable'. Scientists often use old words like this as labels, so adamas is the scientific name for this group of sawflies.