formicidae

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formicidae

A line of formicidae carries a leaf across the forest floor.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Formicidae: The scientific family name for ants. It refers to the taxonomic family within the order Hymenoptera that includes all ant species.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The study focused on the behavior of insects in the family Formicidae.
    • All ants belong to the family Formicidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific and academic writing to precisely refer to the ant family, distinguishing it from other related families like Apidae (bees) or Vespidae (wasps).
    • The phylogenetic tree shows the relationship between Formicidae and other hymenopteran families.
Variants and Related Words
  • Formic (adj): Pertaining to ants. Often used in compound terms like "formic acid," which was first isolated from ants.
    • The formic acid produced by some ants acts as a defense mechanism.
Synonyms
  • Ants: The common English word for members of the family Formicidae.
Notes on Meaning
  • Formicidae is a singular noun (the family name) but refers to a collective group. The verb agreement in a sentence typically treats it as singular.
    • Correct: Formicidae is a highly successful family of insects.
  • This term is almost exclusively used in scientific contexts (biology, entomology, ecology). In everyday language, the word "ants" is used instead.
formicidae

A line of formicidae carries a leaf across the forest floor.

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  1. ants

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