genus lycosa
Definition
Noun: - The type genus of the family Lycosidae: This is the genus that serves as the reference point and namesake for the spider family Lycosidae, commonly known as wolf spiders. It contains the species that define the family's core characteristics.
Usage
- Genus Lycosa is used in scientific classification (taxonomy) to refer to a specific group of wolf spiders. It is always capitalized and italicized in formal scientific writing.
- The spider was identified as a member of genus Lycosa.
- A key characteristic of genus Lycosa is its eye arrangement and hunting behavior.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, genus Lycosa is placed within the family Lycosidae, order Araneae, class Arachnida.
- The genus name Lycosa is derived from Greek, meaning "wolf," reflecting the spiders' hunting prowess.
Variants and Related Words
- Lycosidae (n): The family name for wolf spiders, of which is the type genus.
- Lycosa tarantula (n): A well-known species within this genus, historically associated with the tarantella dance.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Lycosidae: This is the precise scientific synonym, as "genus Lycosa" is defined by this role.
Noun
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type genus of the family Lycosidae
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