Andrenidae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of solitary short-tongued bees most of which burrow in the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Andrenidae is one of the largest and most diverse families of solitary bees, with over 1300 species worldwide.
- Many species within the Andrenidae family have evolved complex social behaviors despite being solitary bees.
- The ground-nesting habits of Andrenidae have led scientists to study them in agricultural contexts, as potential pollinators.
- Women in beekeeping research teams have begun studying Andrenidae bees in urban gardens and green spaces in major cities worldwide.
- Scientifically known as the 'miner bees', Andrenidae members are known for excavating tunnels and chambers for their young in the ground.