andrena

Thân thiện

A small andrena bee collects pollen from a yellow flower.

Definition

Noun: A solitary, ground-nesting bee belonging to the genus Andrena, one of the largest genera of bees. These bees are commonly known as mining bees due to their nesting habits.

Usage

The word "andrena" is used specifically to refer to an individual bee of this genus. It is a singular noun; its standard plural form is "andrenas."

Examples: * An andrena was collecting pollen from the early spring flowers. * The biologist studied the nesting behavior of the andrena. * Several andrenas had burrowed into the sandy bank.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and entomological contexts, "Andrena" (capitalized and italicized) refers to the genus itself, while "andrena" (lowercase) refers to an individual bee.
  • Example: The genus Andrena contains over 1,500 species.

Variants and Related Words

• Andrenid (noun): Another term for a bee in the family Andrenidae, which includes the genus .
• Mining bee (noun): The common name for bees in the genus and related genera, describing their habit of digging nests in the ground.

Synonyms

• Mining bee
• Solitary bee (this is a broader category that includes andrenas)

Notes on Meaning

The term "andrena" has a single, specific zoological meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it is a technical noun for a type of insect.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a bee that is a member of the genus Andrena

Từ đồng nghĩa

• andrenid
• mining bee