Solenopsis

noun

So·​le·​nop·​sis ˌsō-lə-ˈnäp-səs How to pronounce Solenopsis (audio)
: a genus of small stinging ants including several abundant tropical and subtropical forms (as the imported fire ants)

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“Solenopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Solenopsis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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