Apis mellifera adansonii
- noun
- /ˈeɪpɪs ˌmɛlɪˈfɪrə ˌædænˈsoʊni/
- Specialized
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Apis mellifera adansonii
- The rapid spread of Apis mellifera adansonii has had a major impact on local ecosystems.
Examples
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Farmers in Texas have learned to manage hives of Apis mellifera adansonii carefully to avoid stings.
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Many farmers are concerned about Apis mellifera adansonii invading their hives.
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Apis mellifera adansonii is often referred to as the 'Africanized bee' because of its aggressive traits.
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The Apis mellifera adansonii is known for its aggressive nature.
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Apis mellifera adansonii has been known to aggressively defend its territory against other bees.
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Farmers in Texas are learning effective strategies to handle the aggressive nature of Apis mellifera adansonii.
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The introduction of Apis mellifera adansonii into the Americas has raised concerns due to its rapid spread and aggressive behavior.
Synonyms
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6.9
An aggressive bee from Brazil made by crossing African and European honeybees
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8.0
A type of honeybee made by mixing African and European bees that is very aggressive and spreads fast
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7.2
A honey bee bred from African and European bees that is very aggressive and spreads across the Americas
Surface Forms
Morphology
Apis + mellifera + adansonii
This is a scientific Latin taxonomic name (genus + species + subspecies) rather than a compositional English phrase, so its specific referent (‘a particular subspecies of honey bee’) cannot be derived by a B1 learner from the surface parts. Although 'Apis' is glossed as a bee genus and 'mellifera' has Latin roots relating to honey, those are specialized/Latin forms and the full trinomial functions as an arbitrary proper name, making its meaning unpredictable for most learners.
Etymology
Apis mellifera adansonii is a scientific name for a honey bee: Apis means 'bee', mellifera means 'honey carrier', and adansonii is named for a man called Adanson. In the 1950s some African and European bees were mixed in Brazil and some escaped; these mixed bees were very aggressive and spread quickly, so people called them 'Africanized bees' and the name now brings to mind an aggressive, fast-spreading honey bee.