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hymenopterous


Meanings
  • adjective

    Belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which includes ants, bees, wasps, and other insects.


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hymenoptera , hymenopteran , hymenopterans , hymenopteron , hymenopterous
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'hymen' (membrane) and 'pteron' (wing), referring to the thin membranous wings of these insects.


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  1. The Hymenoptera order is the largest insect order, with over 150,000 described species.

  2. Hymenopterous insects have a unique social structure, with some species living in complex colonies.

  3. The stingers of bees and wasps are modified ovipositors, which they use for both laying eggs and defending their colonies.


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  1. Entomology: The scientific study of insects, including their classification, behavior, physiology, and ecology.

  2. Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.


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Hymenopterous insects play crucial roles in various ecosystems as pollinators and predators. They have been extensively studied in fields such as entomology and ecology. In literature, they have appeared in works like 'The Wasp' by Joseph Conrad and 'The Beekeeper's Apprentice' by Laurie R. King.

How to Memorize "hymenopterous"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bee flying or an ant carrying food. Try to imagine the thin, membranous wings of these insects.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hymenopterous' with the image of a beehive or a wasp's nest.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'HAPPY' to remember Hymenoptera: Hymenoptera Are Pollinators, Predators, and Yield honey.


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