Genus Solenopsis (Noun)
Meaning
Fire ants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Solenopsis is a group of stinging ants commonly known as fire ants, which are native to South America but have been introduced to many other parts of the world.
- Fire ants of the genus Solenopsis are known for their painful sting, which they use to defend themselves and their colonies from predators and perceived threats.
- Entomologists have identified over 200 species of fire ants within the genus Solenopsis, which vary in their behavior, physiology, and geographical distribution.
- In the genus Solenopsis, there are both native and introduced species, with some species being highly invasive and ecologically damaging in non-native habitats.
- The genus Solenopsis is part of the ant subfamily Myrmicinae and includes some of the most abundant and widespread ant species in the world, many of which are economically and medically significant.