family Myrmeleontidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of insects: "family Myrmeleontidae" is the scientific name for a family of insects within the order Neuroptera, commonly known as antlions. The family is characterized by adults that resemble damselflies and larvae that are predatory, often digging pits to trap ants and other small insects.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Myrmeleontidae is known for the unique pit-building behavior of its larvae.
- Our study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the family Myrmeleontidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific insect family.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the family Myrmeleontidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Myrmeleontid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Myrmeleontidae; pertaining to this family.
- The myrmeleontid larva constructed a conical pit in the sand.
- Antlion (noun): The common name for insects in this family, especially referring to the larval stage.
- We observed an antlion catching its prey.
Synonyms
- Antlion family: A common descriptive synonym.
- Myrmeleontids: A term for members of this family.
Related Phrases
- Pit-building larvae: A descriptive phrase often associated with the family Myrmeleontidae due to the behavior of its immature stages.
- Neuropteran family: A phrase indicating its taxonomic order.
Noun
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antlions
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