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fundatrix

noun
fun·​da·​trix | \ ˌfənˈdā‧triks\
plural fundatrices\ ˌfənˈdā‧trəˌsēz , ˌfəndə‧ˈtrī(ˌ)sēz \

Definition of fundatrix

: a viviparous parthenogenetic winged or wingless female aphid produced on the primary host plant from an overwintering fertilized egg

History and Etymology for fundatrix

New Latin, from Late Latin, foundress, feminine of Latin fundator founder, from fundatus (past participle of fundare to found, from fundus bottom) + -or

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