order araneae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic category in biological classification: "order Araneae" is the scientific name for the biological order that comprises all spiders. It is used in formal zoological taxonomy to classify these arachnids.
Usage
- Scientific and academic contexts: This term is primarily used in biology, zoology, and entomology when discussing the classification, evolution, or characteristics of spiders.
- Formal writing: It appears in research papers, textbooks, and field guides.
Examples
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic discussions: The term is used when analyzing the evolutionary relationships within arachnids.
Variants and Related Words
- Araneae (noun): The same taxonomic order; often used interchangeably with "order Araneae."
- Araneida (noun): An older, synonymous term for the same order.
- Araneology (noun): The branch of zoology that studies spiders.
- Arachnid (noun): The broader class (Arachnida) to which the order Araneae belongs.
Synonyms
- Spiders (common noun): The common English word for the organisms classified under order Araneae.
- Araneids (noun): A less common term referring to members of this order.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common word "spiders" is used.
- The initial letter in "Araneae" is always capitalized when referring to the formal taxonomic rank.
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