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Ctenizidae

Ctenizidae

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A family of large spiders that dig burrows with trapdoor entrances
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛnɪˈzaɪdi/
  • Specialized
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  • Members of the Ctenizidae are known for their unique method of constructing trapdoor-like entrances to their burrows.

Examples

  • The Ctenizidae family includes several species of trapdoor spiders found in warm climates.

  • Scientists discovered a new burrow belonging to the Ctenizidae during their expedition.

  • The Ctenizidae family includes several fascinating species.

  • Many Ctenizidae spiders are known for their unique burrowing techniques.

  • The Ctenizidae family of spiders is recognized for their trapdoor burrows, which provide effective camouflage and protection.

  • Researchers found a rare species of Ctenizidae that builds complex trapdoor structures in its underground home.

  • With their distinctive trapdoor entrances, Ctenizidae spiders are skilled hunters that lie in wait for unsuspecting prey.

Synonyms

family Ctenizidae
vsCtenizidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large spiders that dig burrows and make trapdoors over them

is the same name without the extra rank word

Compounds

family Ctenizidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large spiders that dig burrows and make trapdoors over them

Surface Forms

Ctenizidae singular
Ctenizidaes plural

Morphology

Ctenizidae = Cteniza (opaque) = Cteniza + idae

The form is a specialized taxonomic formation (genus name + -idae); the suffix and stem are not productive or familiar to average learners, so the family meaning is not derivable from common English components.

Etymology

Ctenizidae comes from the scientific name Cteniza, which is linked to a Greek word meaning 'comb'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a spider using comb-like parts to shape a neat trapdoor for its burrow, so Ctenizidae refers to the family of trapdoor spiders.