agriotypus
|ag-ri-o-ty-pus|
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/ˌæɡriˈoʊtɪpəs/
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/ˌæɡriˈəʊtɪpəs/
wild type wasp
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agriotypus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agrios' meaning 'wild' and 'typos' meaning 'type'.
Historical Evolution
'agriotypus' has remained largely unchanged from its original Greek form, maintaining its reference to a type of wild wasp.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'wild type' of wasp, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern taxonomy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of parasitic wasps in the family Ichneumonidae.
The agriotypus wasp is known for its unique parasitic behavior.
Last updated: 2025/06/03 22:06