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

ant colony

ant society

Use 'Formicidae' when referring to the family in a formal or scientific context.

Derived from the Latin 'formica' (ant) and the taxonomic suffix '-idae' indicating a family.

Primarily used in scientific literature and entomology.

Formic

ant

root

-idae

family (taxonomic)

suffix

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