order hymenoptera

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic order of insects: "Order Hymenoptera" is the scientific name for a large and diverse order of insects characterized by two pairs of membranous wings (in most species), a constricted waist, and often complex social behaviors. It includes many familiar and ecologically vital insects such as bees, wasps, ants, and sawflies.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The order Hymenoptera is one of the most speciose groups of insects.
    • Ants, which belong to the order Hymenoptera, are found on every continent except Antarctica.
    • Many insects in the order Hymenoptera are important pollinators for agricultural crops.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific writing and classification.
    • The specimen was definitively placed within the order Hymenoptera.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hymenopteran (noun): An individual insect belonging to the order Hymenoptera.
    • A bee is a common hymenopteran.
  • Hymenopterous (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the order Hymenoptera.
    • The hymenopterous insects displayed a typical narrow waist.
Synonyms
  • Hymenopterans: (When used collectively to refer to members of this order).
  • Aculeates: (A common name for a major subgroup within Hymenoptera that includes ants, bees, and stinging wasps).
Noun
  1. an order of insects including: bees; wasps; ants; ichneumons; sawflies; gall wasps; etc.

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