leaf-cutter ant
leaf-cutter ant noun: any of the 41 species of ants in the genera Atta and Acromyrmex, that cut fragments from leaves and takes them to its colony's nest.
Noun
leaf-cutter ant (plural leaf-cutter ants)
- Any of the 41 species of ants in the genera Atta and Acromyrmex, that cut fragments from leaves and takes them to its colony's nest.
- Synonyms:
- leaf-cutting ant
leaf-cutter ant meaning in Tagalog
leaf-cutter ant in Tagalog
- type of ant
- antik
Synonyms of leaf-cutter ant
Forms of leaf-cutter ant
| plural | leaf-cutter ants |
|---|---|
| alternative form | leafcutter ant |
Words formed from leaf-cutter ant
- Texas leafcutter ant
Questions about leaf-cutter ant
- What does leaf-cutter ant mean?
- Leaf-cutter ant means any of the 41 species of ants in the genera Atta and Acromyrmex, that cut fragments from leaves and takes them to its colony's nest.
- What is leaf-cutter ant in Tagalog?
- Leaf-cutter ant in Tagalog is antik. See Leaf-cutter ant meaning in Tagalog.
- What part of speech is leaf-cutter ant?
- Leaf-cutter ant is a noun.
- What is the plural of leaf-cutter ant?
- The plural of leaf-cutter ant is leaf-cutter ants.
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