hymenopteron
[hahy-muh-nop-ter-uh n]
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Origin of hymenopteron
1875–80; < Greek, neuter singular of hymenópteros “having winged membranes” from hymeno- + ptė́ron “wing”
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Examples from the Web for hymenoptera
Historical Examples of hymenoptera
Metapodeon: the abdomen behind the podeon or petiole in Hymenoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Aculeata: Hymenoptera; the stingers, including bees and wasps.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Pieza: the combined biting and sucking mouth of the Hymenoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Post-annellus: in Hymenoptera, the 4th joint of antenna and 2d of flagellum.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Post-petiole: in Hymenoptera, that part of abdomen behind petiole.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Word Origin and History for hymenoptera
Hymenoptera
order of insects that includes ants, wasps, and bees, 1773, coined in Modern Latin 1748 by Linnæus from Greek hymen (genitive hymenos) "membrane" (see hymen) + pteron "wing" (see pterodactyl). Related: Hymenopterous.
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