Paraponera clavata

Pronunciation
/par-a-po-NEE-ra kla-VAH-ta/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Paraponera clavata
Plural
Paraponera clavata

Definition

A species of giant bullet ant known for its large size and extremely painful sting.

Etymology

From Greek 'para-', meaning 'beside' and Latin 'ponera', meaning 'wicked', 'clavata' meaning 'club-shaped'.

Example

Paraponera clavata is found in Central and South America.

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