Anthophoridae
- Pronunciation
- /an-THOH-for-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Anthophoridae
- Plural
- Anthophoridae
Definition
A family of bees belonging to the order Hymenoptera, known for their robust bodies and burrowing behavior.
Etymology
From Greek 'anthos' meaning 'flower' and 'phoros' meaning 'carrying', referring to their role in pollinating flowers.
Example
Members of the Anthophoridae family are efficient pollinators and are often studied for their pollination behaviors.