Africanized Honey Bee (Noun)
Meaning
A strain of bees that originated in Brazil in the 1950s as a cross between an aggressive African bee and a honeybee; retains most of the traits of the African bee; now spread as far north as Texas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The africanized honey bee is known for its aggressive behavior and has been responsible for several human deaths in the Americas.
- In the 1950s, scientists in Brazil attempted to breed a bee that would thrive in the tropical climate, resulting in the creation of the africanized honey bee.
- The africanized honey bee has spread rapidly throughout the Americas, reaching as far north as Texas and causing concern among beekeepers and the general public.
- Unlike the European honey bee, the africanized honey bee is more likely to attack in large numbers and pursue perceived threats for longer distances.
- Entomologists have been studying the africanized honey bee to better understand its behavior and develop strategies for managing its populations.