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adj. [L. mater, mother; filia, daughter](ARTHROPODA: Insecta)In Apis, having colonies made up of mothers and daughters.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
matrifilial — /mætriˈfɪliəl/ (say matree fileeuhl) adjective of or relating to a line of descent from mother to son: a matrifilial society …