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family Arctiidae

family Arctiidae

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A group of moths like tiger moths with bright colors and patterns
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌɑrkˈtiːɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Arctiidae
  • The family Arctiidae includes many brightly colored moths.

Examples

  • The family Arctiidae includes species with striking wing patterns and vivid coloration.

  • Many members of the family Arctiidae are known for their chemical defenses against predators.

  • Recent studies have revealed new genera within the family Arctiidae from South America.

  • Many species in the family Arctiidae are known for their striking patterns.

  • The family Arctiidae is famous for its vibrant colors and diverse patterns among moths.

  • Moths in the family Arctiidae often display unique and striking wing designs.

  • Scientists study the family Arctiidae to understand the evolution of colorful traits in moths.

Synonyms

Arctiidae
vsfamily Arctiidae
  • Specialized
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A family of brightly colored moths often called tiger moths with hairy caterpillars

is identical in meaning but presented explicitly as the family term

Surface Forms

family Arctiidae singular
families Arctiidae plural

Morphology

family + Arctiidae

The noun phrase is fully compositional: 'family' (a taxonomic grouping) combined with the proper name 'Arctiidae' denotes the taxonomic family called Arctiidae. This follows standard scientific naming patterns that are cross-linguistically regular, so a learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Family Arctiidae may come from the old name Arctia, which comes from a Greek word meaning 'bear' because the hairy caterpillars look like little 'woolly bears'. That's why the name refers to this group of colourful moths.