apis

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Definition

Noun: 1. The genus comprising honeybees: Apis is the scientific name for the genus of insects commonly known as honeybees. It is the type genus of the family Apidae.

Usage
  • is the most common species of honeybee used for pollination and honey production.
  • The study focused on the communication methods within the genus .
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific taxonomy, is always italicized. When used in a general sense, it is often followed by a species name (e.g., , the Eastern honeybee).
Variants and Related Words
  • Apiary (n): A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives.
  • Apiculture (n): The technical term for beekeeping.
  • Apian (adj): Of or relating to bees.
Synonyms
  • Honeybee genus
Notes

This word is almost exclusively used in scientific, biological, or apicultural contexts. In everyday language, "honeybee" is used instead.

Noun
  1. type genus of the Apidae: honeybees

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