Fundatrix
- Pronunciation
- /FUN-da-triks/
- Category
- Reproduction
- Singular
- Fundatrix
- Plural
- Fundatrices
Definition
The first female of a new colony of an aphid species, often responsible for starting the colony's life cycle. She reproduces asexually to establish the initial population.
Etymology
Example
The fundatrix of the aphid colony began reproducing rapidly as spring arrived.