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genus Lycosa

genus Lycosa

9.9
A group of wolf spiders that live in many parts of the world
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs lɪˈkoʊsə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Lycosa
  • The genus Lycosa includes many species of wolf spiders.

Examples

  • Scientists have classified several large, agile hunting spiders under the genus Lycosa.

  • Scientists have classified several new species within the genus Lycosa.

  • Members of the genus Lycosa are known for their keen eyesight and fast movements.

  • The genus Lycosa includes many species commonly referred to as wolf spiders.

  • Members of the genus Lycosa are known for their keen eyesight and fast movements.

  • The genus Lycosa includes many species commonly referred to as wolf spiders.

  • Scientists have classified several large, agile hunting spiders under the genus Lycosa.

Synonyms

Lycosa
vsgenus Lycosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large wolf spiders that live in grasslands and deserts

focuses on worldwide occurrence rather than size emphasis

Surface Forms

genus Lycosa singular
genera Lycosa plural

Morphology

genus + Lycosa

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Lycosa' is the proper name of a wolf-spider genus, so together they directly indicate that taxonomic group. This follows standard scientific naming conventions (common across languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Lycosa comes from the Greek word Lycosa, which means 'wolf'. Scientists called this group that because these spiders hunt on the ground and move fast like small wolves, so today genus Lycosa refers to the group of 'wolf spiders'.