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Phalangiidae

Phalangiidae

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A group of small animals similar to spiders with very long thin legs and small round bodies
  • noun
  • /fəlænˈdʒiːəˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Falangídeos
  • Members of the Phalangiidae family are often mistaken for spiders due to their appearance.

Examples

  • I spotted a Phalangiidae crawling on the wall.

  • Scientists have described over 100 species within the Phalangiidae family.

  • The distribution of Phalangiidae spans Europe, Asia, and North America.

  • The Phalangiidae family includes many species worldwide.

  • Members of the Phalangiidae family are often mistaken for spiders due to their long, slender legs.

  • Scientists have described over 100 species within the Phalangiidae family of arachnids.

  • The distribution of Phalangiidae includes regions across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Surface Forms

Phalangiidae singular
Phalangiidaes plural

Etymology

Phalangiidae comes from the old Greek name phalangion and is related to phalanges, the bones that make up your 'fingers'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine the harvestman's long, thin legs like many fingers, which explains the family's name.