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agaonidae

|a-ga-o-ni-dae|

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/əˈɡeɪ.ə.nɪˌdiː/

fig-pollinating wasps

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agaonidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agōn,' where 'agōn' meant 'contest' or 'struggle.'

Historical Evolution

'agōn' transformed into the scientific classification 'agaonidae' in modern taxonomy.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a struggle or contest, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a family of wasps.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a family of wasps known for their role in pollinating fig trees.

The agaonidae are crucial for the reproduction of many fig species.

Synonyms

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