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Embiodea

Embiodea

9.9
Small insects that make silk from parts on their front legs to spin protective tunnels or webs
  • noun
  • /ɛmˈbaɪdiə/
  • Specialized
: Embiodea
  • Unlike spiders, members of Embiodea spin silk with glands on their front legs.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species in the Embiodea order in the forests of South America.

  • Did you know that Embiodea can spin silk from their legs?

  • The unique adaptations of Embiodea make them fascinating subjects for entomological research.

  • The Embiodea are fascinating creatures that create intricate silk webs.

  • Scientists discovered a new species in the Embiodea order in the forests of South America.

  • Unlike spiders, members of Embiodea spin silk with glands on their front legs.

  • The unique adaptations of Embiodea make them fascinating subjects for entomological research.

Synonyms

order Embioptera
vsEmbiodea
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of insects that spin silk with their front legs to make small tunnels

is more general and omits anatomical detail
Embioptera
vsEmbiodea
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small, thin insect that spins silk tunnels with its front legs

focuses on silk production rather than emphasising body shape
order Embiodea
vsEmbiodea
  • Archaic
9.9

A small group of insects that spin silk to make tunnels

is the more technical version specifying silk source in the front legs

Compounds

order Embiodea
  • Archaic
9.9

A small group of insects that spin silk to make tunnels

Surface Forms

Embiodea singular
Embiodeas plural

Etymology

Embiodea contains bio ('life'), so a helpful way to remember it is to think of 'living web-makers'; these small insects spin silk from glands on their front legs to build protective tunnels.