Formicidae

/fɔʁmiˈsiːdae/
nounAdvanced
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)
suffix
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