Genus Myrmeleon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus Myrmeleon is the most widespread of all antlion genera.
- Myrmeleon was chosen as the type genus of the Myrmeleontidae due to its well-documented species.
- The antlions of the genus Myrmeleon have evolved to capture ants using their modified jaws.
- A large number of species of the genus Myrmeleon have been identified and studied across the world.
- Despite being known for centuries, many aspects of the genus Myrmeleon still require scientific investigation.