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megachile

/ˈmɛɡ.ə.kaɪl/

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noun

/ˈmɛɡ.ə.kaɪl/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Megachilidae, к которому относятся пчёлы-листорезы.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Megachilidae family, which includes leaf-cutting bees.

proper noun

  1. Leaf-cutting beeC2formalscientific

    A genus of solitary bees in the family Megachilidae, known for cutting pieces of leaves to construct their nests.

    ruПчела-листорез

    • The Megachile bee uses its strong jaws to cut circular pieces from leaves.
    • Researchers observed a Megachile building a nest in a hollow stem.
    • Megachile species are important pollinators for many wildflowers.

    Synonymsleaf-cutter beeleaf-cutting bee

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  • megachiles' possessive plural form
  • megachile's possessive singular form