nidus
- noun
- /ˈnaɪdəs/
- Specialized
:
nido
- Some insects protect their young by hiding their nidus in secluded places.
Examples
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The spider built a nidus in the corner of the attic.
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The spider spun her nidus carefully in the corner of the shed.
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Scientists discovered a nidus containing dozens of insect eggs under the bark.
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A nidus is crucial for the survival of many insect species.
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The spider built a small nidus in the corner of the window frame to lay her eggs.
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Bees often form a nidus in hollow trees, where they can safely deposit their young.
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In the garden, we discovered a nidus of ants creating their nursery under the leaf litter.
Compounds
- Australian
A fern with large, round leaves that grows on trees in tropical places
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word nidus comes from Latin nidus, which means 'nest'. In biology, a nidus is a place where insects or spiders lay eggs and is a 'nest' for their young, so the word keeps the idea of a home for new life.
