gynandrarchy

gynandrarchy
\\ ̷ ̷ˈnandrärkē, ˈ ̷ ̷_nən- — see gyn-\ noun (-es)
Etymology: gyn- + andr- + -archy
: social organization among insects differing from gynarchy in that the male takes part in establishing the colony

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  • gynandrarchy — n. [Gr. gyne, woman; aner, male; archon, leader] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Social organization among insects differing from gynarchy in that the male takes part in establishing the colony …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • gynandrarchy — gynan·drar·chy …   English syllables

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