family Manteidae

8.6

A group of insects like praying mantises that use long front legs to catch prey

noun
/ˈfæmɪli ˈmænˌteɪɪd/

Specialized

: familia Manteidae

The family Manteidae includes over 2,400 species of praying mantises.

Examples

Many gardeners appreciate the family Manteidae for their role in controlling pests.
Biologists study the unique hunting techniques of insects in the family Manteidae.
The family Manteidae includes many fascinating species.
Did you know that the family Manteidae has over 2,400 species?
Many gardeners appreciate the family Manteidae for their role in controlling pests.
The family Manteidae includes over 2,400 species of praying mantises.
Biologists study the unique hunting techniques of insects in the family Manteidae.

Synonyms

Manteidae

vsfamily Manteidae

Specialized

9.9

A family of insects that includes praying mantises with long bodies and front legs for catching food

is the identical concept named with the family label rather than a shorter term

Mantidae

vsfamily Manteidae

Specialized

9.9

A family of insects like praying mantises with long bodies and front legs that hold other insects

is the same family concept but differs only in the specific family name form

Surface Forms

family Manteidae singular

families Manteidae plural

Morphology

family + Manteidae

This phrase is fully compositional: 'family' as a scientific grouping combined with the taxonomic name 'Manteidae' yields the straightforward meaning 'the insect family called Manteidae.' The structure (taxonomic rank + taxon name) is a common, transparent pattern across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Family Manteidae combines family (a 'group of related animals') and Manteidae, the name for mantises. The mantis got its name because its long front legs look like someone praying, so the phrase means 'the group of praying mantises'.