Formica exsecta

Pronunciation
/FOR-mik-uh eks-SEK-tuh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Formica exsecta
Plural
Formica exsecta

Definition

A species of ant found in Europe.

Etymology

From Latin 'formicarius', meaning 'of or relating to ants', and 'exsecta', meaning 'cut out'.

Example

Formica exsecta colonies are often found in woodlands.

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