Agaonidae
- Pronunciation
- /ah-ga-no-ID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Agaonidae
- Plural
- Agaonidae
Definition
A family of wasps in the superfamily Chalcidoidea, known for their role in pollinating figs.
Etymology
Named after the genus *Agaonus*, which is a member of this family.
Example
The Agaonidae are essential for the reproduction of many fig species, as they pollinate the flowers and lay their eggs within the fig fruit.