Formicidae
/fɔʁmiˈsiːdae/
the family of ants
Die Formicidae sind eine Familie der Ameisen.
Formicidae is the family of ants.
technical
A taxonomic family of ants, characterized by their social structure and complex colonies.
Formicidae sind bekannt für ihre hochorganisierten Kolonien.
Formicidae are known for their highly organized colonies.
This term is used in scientific and entomological contexts.
Collocations
Formicidae-ArtenFormicidae speciesFormicidae-StudienFormicidae studies
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Pro Tip
Scientific Context
Use 'Formicidae' when referring to the family in a formal or scientific context.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'formica' (ant) and the taxonomic suffix '-idae' indicating a family.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in scientific literature and entomology.
Word Breakdown
Formic
ant
root-idae
family (taxonomic)
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