Formicidae
/fɔʁmiˈsiːdae/noun★Advanced
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.
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This term is used in scientific and entomological contexts.
Collocations
Formicidae-ArtenFormicidae speciesFormicidae-StudienFormicidae studies
Synonyms
Related Phrases
Ameisenkoloniephrase
ant colony
Ameisenstaatphrase
ant society
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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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