maioid Antonyms
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Meaning of maioid
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maioid (a.)
Of or pertaining to the genus Maia, or family Maiadeae.
maioid Sentence Examples
- The maioid's distinctive blunt teeth are adapted for crushing hard-shelled prey.
- The maioid's exoskeleton is covered in sharp spines to protect it from predators.
- Maioids are found in shallow waters, where they ambush their prey from crevices.
- The maioid's claws are strong enough to break open the shells of mussels and clams.
- Maioids are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of small invertebrates and algae.
- The maioid's life cycle involves several molts, where it sheds its exoskeleton to grow larger.
- Maioids play an important role in the marine food chain by controlling populations of smaller animals.
- The maioid's habitat is often threatened by pollution and overfishing.
- Maioids can reach impressive sizes, with some species growing up to 10 inches across.
- The maioid's unique mating behavior involves males waving their claws to attract females.
FAQs About the word maioid
Of or pertaining to the genus Maia, or family Maiadeae.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The maioid's distinctive blunt teeth are adapted for crushing hard-shelled prey.
The maioid's exoskeleton is covered in sharp spines to protect it from predators.
Maioids are found in shallow waters, where they ambush their prey from crevices.
The maioid's claws are strong enough to break open the shells of mussels and clams.
