单词 | extra-nidal |
释义 | > as lemmasextra-nidal extra-nidal adj. Brit. /ˌɛkstrəˈnʌɪdl/ , U.S. /ˌɛkstrəˈnaɪd(ə)l/ Entomology and Ecology occurring or living outside the nest (of a social insect).ΚΠ 1951 Proc. & Trans. S. London Entomol. & Nat. Hist. Soc. 1949–50 114 Nearly all nidicolous symphiles are predacious, whereas most of the extra-nidal symphiles (trophobionts) are phytophagous. 1976 Biotropica 8 60/1 The primary extra-nidal activities of Aenictus workers are foraging and colony emigration. 1992 Oecologia 92 542 Nectar transfer and extra-nidal recruitment significantly reduced the time required for resource collection. < as lemmas |
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