Megachile (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Megachilidae: leaf-cutting bees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Megachile is a genus of bees in the family Megachilidae, commonly known as mason bees or leafcutter bees.
- The genus Megachile is known for its unique behavior of cutting pieces of leaves to construct their nests.
- Some species of Megachile are important pollinators of various crops, including alfalfa and apple trees.
- Researchers have identified over 1,500 species within the genus Megachile, which can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
- The genus Megachile is often used as a model organism in studies of bee behavior and ecology due to its diverse range of species.