genus polyergus

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Noun genus polyergus has 1 sense

Polyergus, genus Polyergus - Amazon ants
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Formicidae, family Formicidae
--₁ has members: Amazon ant, Polyergus rufescens

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Genus Polyergus

Definition: Genus Polyergus is a group of ants belonging to the subfamily Formicinae. These ants are known for their parasitic behavior, as they raid and enslave other ant colonies.

Senses:

Noun: A taxonomic group within the subfamily Formicinae, comprising several species of parasitic ants.
Noun: A specific species within the genus Polyergus.

Example Sentences:

Sense 1: The genus Polyergus exhibits fascinating behavior, raiding and enslaving other ant colonies.
Sense 2: Polyergus breviceps, a species within the genus Polyergus, is commonly found in North America.

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