Anthophoridae

Pronunciation
/an-tho-FOR-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Anthophoridae
Plural
Anthophoridae

Definition

A family of bees (Hymenoptera) known for their association with flowers and pollination.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos', meaning 'flower', and 'phoros', meaning 'bearer'.

Example

Anthophoridae bees are important pollinators of many flowering plants.

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