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マルハナバチ属 (マルハナバチぞく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

マルハナバチ属ぞく

Meanings

1

noun

Bombus; bumblebee genus

Scientific taxonomic term for the genus of bumblebees. Used in biology and entomology contexts.

マルハナバチ属ぞくには多おおくの種しゅが含ふくまれる。
The genus Bombus includes many species.

Kanji

属belong, genus, subordinate official

Similar words

マルハナバチ
Refers to bumblebees in general, while マルハナバチ属 specifically denotes the taxonomic genus Bombus.

Etymology

Compound of マルハナバチ (bumblebee) and 属 (genus). The exact derivation of マルハナバチ is uncertain; it may be a combination of 丸花蜂 (round flower bee) or a phonetic adaptation.