Order Hymenoptera (Noun)
Meaning
An order of insects including: bees; wasps; ants; ichneumons; sawflies; gall wasps; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Some insects within the order Hymenoptera, like wasps and bees, can inflict painful stings on humans when threatened.
- The order Hymenoptera encompasses over 150,000 known species, with new ones still being discovered worldwide.
- Many ants and bees within the order Hymenoptera live in highly social colonies with well-defined roles for each member.
- Due to their rapid proliferation and beneficial behavior as pollinators, many members of the order Hymenoptera have become essential for agricultural production worldwide.
- With diverse roles as predators, pollinators, and decomposers, the order Hymenoptera contributes greatly to the balance of ecosystems around the world.