Wasps
Wasps (Vespula)
Wasps (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wasps
- Wikipedia's article - Wasps
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) are any insect of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita that is neither a bee nor an ant. The word "wasp" is derived from the Old English wæps and the Proto-Germanic wapsa.
Etymology
The term "wasp" has its roots in the Old English word wæps and the Proto-Germanic wapsa. It is believed to be imitative of the buzzing sound made by these insects.
Description
Wasps are known for their distinctive yellow and black markings and their ability to sting. They are typically larger than bees and have a "waist" between their thorax and abdomen. Wasps are found all over the world and play a crucial role in pollination and controlling other insect populations.
Types of Wasps
There are several types of wasps, including:
- Yellowjackets: These are black-and-yellow wasps that are often mistaken for bees. They are known for their aggressive behavior when threatened.
- Hornets: Hornets are a type of wasp that are larger and more robust than other wasps. They are known for their painful sting.
- Paper wasps: These wasps are named for the paper-like material they use to build their nests. They are less aggressive than yellowjackets and hornets.
Related Terms
- Hymenoptera: The order of insects that includes wasps, bees, and ants.
- Apocrita: The suborder of insects that includes wasps, bees, and ants.
- Sting: The sharp organ in wasps, bees, and some ants that is used to inject venom.
- Pollination: The process by which pollen is transferred from the male parts of a flower to the female parts, allowing for fertilization.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wasps
- Wikipedia's article - Wasps
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski