Genus Latrodectus (Noun)
Meaning
Venomous spiders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Latrodectus is a group of venomous spiders commonly known as black widow spiders or redback spiders.
- Latrodectus is a genus of spiders in the family Theridiidae, and its members are found throughout the world.
- The venom of the genus Latrodectus is a powerful neurotoxin that can cause severe pain and muscle cramps in humans.
- Spiders of the genus Latrodectus are recognized by their black bodies with distinctive red or orange markings.
- The genus Latrodectus includes about 32 recognized species of black widow spiders and their relatives.