Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic superfamily within the suborder Apocrita — the wasps, ants, etc.

Etymologies

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Vespa +‎ -oidea

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Examples

  • Within Apocrita other positive shifts include the Vespoidea (vespoid wasps/ants containing 24,000 spp.), Anthophila + Sphecidae

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2010

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