family Mutillidae
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Definition
Noun: - Family Mutillidae: A taxonomic family of insects within the order Hymenoptera, commonly known as velvet ants. Despite the common name, they are not ants but a family of wasps. The females are wingless and often brightly colored, resembling hairy ants, while males are typically winged.
Usage
- The term is used in scientific and entomological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of wasps.
- It functions as a singular, collective noun referring to the entire family group.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, "Family Mutillidae" is often used in a formal binomial classification context.
- The organism was classified under the order Hymenoptera and the family Mutillidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Mutillidae: The standardized taxonomic name, often used interchangeably with "family Mutillidae."
- velvet ant: The common name for any member of this family. (Note: This is a common name for the organisms within the family, not a variant of the phrase "family Mutillidae" itself).
Synonyms
- Velvet ant family: A descriptive synonym in common, non-scientific language.
Notes
- As a precise scientific taxonomic term, "family Mutillidae" does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it. Its usage is strictly technical.
Noun
- a family of wasps