Family Lycaenidae (Noun)
Meaning
Family of small usually brilliantly colored butterflies; males have short forelegs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family_lycaenidae is commonly known as the gossamer-winged butterflies, with more than 6000 known species around the world.
- These butterflies, belonging to the family_lycaenidae, typically have a metallic sheen or iridescence on their wings.
- In the family_lycaenidae, this unique adaptation often aids in attracting mates and warning off potential predators.
- Researchers have been studying the family_lycaenidae for decades to better understand their behavior and role in ecosystems.
- Members of the family_lycaenidae often form symbiotic relationships with various ant species that provide them protection from predators.