Plagiollepis

Meaning of the word

The word “plagiollepis” is the scientific name of a genus of ant -family ants. These ants are known to be small and have a reddish brown color.

Origin of the word

The word “plagiolepis” originates in the ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “plagia” (meaning “oblique”) and “lepis” (which means “scale”). This combination of words refers to the form of the scales present in the body of these ants.

Word adverbs

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Conjunctions of the word

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Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “Plagiollepis” are: Ant Ant Plagiolepis, Obliqua Ant.

Word Definitions

– Genre of ants of the Formicidae family.
– Small ants with reddish brown color.

Phrases that the word applies

– Plagiolepis ants are known for their aggressiveness.
– The reddish brown color of the plagiolepis ants helps them camouflage themselves in the environment.

Examples of the word in text

– The researcher found a Plagiolepis colony during his expedition.
– Plagiolepis ants are often studied due to their complex social behavior.

Rhymes with the word

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Anagrams with the word

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