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Lycosa

Lycosa

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A group of large wolf spiders that live in grasslands and deserts
  • noun
  • /laɪˈkoʊsə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Lycosa includes several species of large, fast-moving wolf spiders.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the hunting behavior of Lycosa during their field study.

  • Many members of Lycosa are found in grasslands and deserts worldwide.

  • The Lycosa spider is known for its speed.

  • Many species of Lycosa are found in Europe.

  • The genus Lycosa includes several species of large, fast-moving wolf spiders.

  • Many members of Lycosa are found in grasslands and deserts worldwide.

  • Researchers observed the hunting behavior of Lycosa during their field study.

Synonyms

genus Lycosa
vsLycosa
  • Specialized
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A group of wolf spiders that live in many parts of the world

emphasizes large size rather than global range

Compounds

Lycosa tarentula
  • Specialized
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A large wolf spider from southern Europe once blamed for causing wild dancing

genus Lycosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wolf spiders that live in many parts of the world

Surface Forms

Lycosa singular
Lycosas plural

Etymology

Lycosa comes from the Greek root lykos meaning 'wolf'. It names a group of large wolf spiders because they hunt on the ground and move quickly like wolves, so the name helps you remember their hunting style.