hymenopterous
- adjective
- /ˌhaɪməˈnɒptərəs/
- Specialized
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himénoptero
- The hymenopterous group includes species like wasps, known for their complex social structures.
Examples
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Bees and ants are both examples of hymenopterous insects that play crucial roles in their ecosystems.
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Hymenopterous healer.
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Entomologists study hymenopterous insects to better understand their behavior and ecological impact.
Compounds
- Specialized
An insect like a bee, wasp, or ant with two pairs of thin wings, often with a sting
Surface Forms
Morphology
hymenopterous = Hymenoptera (transparent) = hymenoptera + ous
A standard adjectival formation from the scientific noun 'Hymenoptera' meaning 'relating to Hymenoptera'; if the base term is known, the meaning follows directly.
Etymology
Hymenopterous comes from Greek parts hymen meaning 'membrane' and -pterous meaning 'wing', so it literally means 'membrane-wing'. That's why hymenopterous describes insects like bees, wasps, and ants that have thin, clear wings.
