Apocrita
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Apocrita
Definition
A suborder of insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, characterized by a narrow waist (or petiole) connecting the thorax and abdomen.
Etymology
From Greek 'apo-', meaning 'off' or 'away', and 'kritos', meaning 'separated' or 'judged'.
Example
The Apocrita suborder includes wasps, ants, and bees.