Theraphosidae (Noun)
Meaning
Large tropical spiders; tarantulas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tarantulas found in South America belong to the family Theraphosidae, a group of large, hairy spiders.
- These enormous Theraphosidae have striking patterns and are commonly found in dark corners and beneath logs.
- Several species within the Theraphosidae family display docile behavior when kept in captivity as pets.
- While exploring the Amazon rainforest, entomologists stumbled upon numerous Theraphosidae, an assortment of giant spiders thriving in their natural habitat.
- Large tropical spiders of the family Theraphosidae often take extended periods of time to spin webs in anticipation of potential prey.