Definition

Noun: - A family of arachnids: "Lycosidae" is the scientific family name for a group of ground-dwelling hunting spiders commonly known as wolf spiders. They are characterized by their robust build, excellent eyesight, and hunting behavior, as they typically chase down prey rather than building webs to catch it.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the hunting techniques of the family Lycosidae.
  • Many spiders in the family Lycosidae carry their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss this specific family of spiders within the order Araneae.
  • The research paper focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the family Lycosidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Lycosid (noun/adjective): A common shorthand term for a member of the family Lycosidae or pertaining to it.
  • The lycosid prowled the forest floor.

Synonyms

• Wolf spiders: The common name for spiders belonging to the family Lycosidae.

Noun

1. wolf spiders