Dorylinae

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A subfamily of ants: "Dorylinae" refers to a taxonomic subfamily within the family Formicidae, commonly known as army ants or legionary ants.
   • Characteristic behavior: These ants are known for their aggressive predatory foraging raids, where large colonies move in a coordinated, nomadic manner.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Dorylinae are fascinating subjects for entomologists studying collective behavior.
  • A column of Dorylinae can strip an area of small invertebrates very quickly.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used scientifically to classify a specific group of ants.
  • The genus Dorylus is a prominent member of the subfamily Dorylinae.

Variants and Related Words

• Dorylus (n): A genus within the Dorylinae subfamily, often synonymous with "driver ants" in Africa.
• Eciton (n): A genus of New World army ants within the Dorylinae.
• Army ant (n): The common name for many species within the Dorylinae subfamily.

Synonyms

• Army ants
• Legionary ants

Related Phrases/Idioms

(This term is a scientific classification and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. army ants

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dorylinae
• subfamily Dorylinae