Family Myrmeleontidae (Noun)
Meaning
Antlions.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Myrmeleontidae, commonly referred to as antlions, consists of about 2,000 known species.
- A typical member of the family Myrmeleontidae can be identified by its distinctive elongated body.
- The family Myrmeleontidae gets its name from its larvae's unique ability to devour ants.
- Some species in the family Myrmeleontidae create complex networks of pits to catch their prey.
- Despite their fearsome appearance, as adults most members of the family Myrmeleontidae feed on pollen and small insects.