fundatrix

/ˌfʌndəˈtrɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

The queen of a social caste of an aphid, especially one that lays eggs and is capable of parthenogenesis.

“The fundatrix of the aphid colony was a remarkable insect due to its unique reproductive abilities.”

Synonyms

  • aphid queen
  • parthenogen
  • queen aphid

Antonyms

  • male aphid
  • non-reproductive aphid