psithyrus (Meaning)
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psithyrus (n)
a large bee that resembles the bumblebee but lacks pollen-collecting apparatus and a worker caste
Synonyms & Antonyms of psithyrus
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psithyrus Sentence Examples
- Psithyrus is a genus of cuckoo bumblebees known for their parasitic behavior.
- Female Psithyrus bees invade the nests of other bumblebee species to lay their eggs.
- The larvae of Psithyrus develop in the host colony by consuming the provisions intended for the host's offspring.
- Psithyrus bees often mimic the appearance and scent of their host species to avoid detection.
- Researchers study the behavior of Psithyrus bees to understand the dynamics of parasitism in bumblebee communities.
- The presence of Psithyrus bees can have significant impacts on the reproductive success of host colonies.
- Ecologists investigate the ecological role of Psithyrus bees within their ecosystems.
- Psithyrus species exhibit a wide range of adaptations for their parasitic lifestyle.
- The taxonomy and evolutionary relationships of Psithyrus bees are subjects of ongoing research.
- Conservation efforts consider the conservation status of both Psithyrus species and their host species.
FAQs About the word psithyrus
a large bee that resembles the bumblebee but lacks pollen-collecting apparatus and a worker caste
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Psithyrus is a genus of cuckoo bumblebees known for their parasitic behavior.
Female Psithyrus bees invade the nests of other bumblebee species to lay their eggs.
The larvae of Psithyrus develop in the host colony by consuming the provisions intended for the host's offspring.
Psithyrus bees often mimic the appearance and scent of their host species to avoid detection.
