aculeate
/əˈkjuːliɪt/
adjective
- Having a sting; stinging, as certain insects.
- Many aculeate insects, like bees and wasps, are important pollinators.
- The biologist studied the defensive behavior of aculeate species in the rainforest.
- The aculeate wasp delivered a painful sting to the hiker.
- Having sharp prickles or spines, like a plant or animal.
- The cactus is an aculeate plant adapted to survive in dry deserts.
- The aculeate stem of the rose bush made it difficult to prune without gloves.
- Some aculeate sea urchins can cause injury if stepped on.
Antonyms
noun
- A stinging insect, such as a bee, wasp, or ant.
- The field guide included a section on identifying common aculeates.
- Aculeates play a crucial role in controlling pest populations in gardens.
- Children were taught to respect aculeates and observe them from a safe distance.