Family Halictidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of small solitary bees; many are valuable pollinators for agriculture.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Bees from the family Halictidae are often metallic green or blue and range in size from 3-18 millimeters.
- Halictidae, a family of small solitary bees, are common pollinators of many agricultural crops worldwide.
- With nearly 4,000 known species, Halictidae is a highly diverse family of bees with varying characteristics.
- Halictidae bees are responsible for pollinating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts, playing a crucial role in agriculture.
- Some species within the family Halictidae are known to be important pollinators of alfalfa, a crucial crop for livestock feed.