mygale (Meaning)
mygale (n.)
A genus of very large hairy spiders having four lungs and only four spinnerets. They do not spin webs, but usually construct tubes in the earth, which are often furnished with a trapdoor. The South American bird spider (avicularia), and the crab spider, or matoutou (M. cancerides) are among the largest species. Some of the species are erroneously called tarantulas, as the Texas tarantula (M. Hentzii).
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mygale Sentence Examples
- The hairs on the mygale's legs are highly sensitive, allowing it to detect even the slightest vibrations.
- The mygale's venom is extremely potent, causing severe pain and swelling in humans.
- Mygales are solitary creatures that only socialize during mating season.
- The largest mygale species can grow up to 10 inches in length and weigh over 1 pound.
- Mygales are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
- The blue bottle mygale is a rare and endangered species found only in the rainforests of Costa Rica.
- Mygales are ambushed predators, using their powerful fangs to inject venom into their prey.
- The mygale's burrow is a complex structure that can be up to 3 feet deep and 6 feet wide.
- Mygales are often kept as exotic pets, despite their venomous nature.
- The fear of mygales, known as arachnophobia, is a common phobia.
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A genus of very large hairy spiders having four lungs and only four spinnerets. They do not spin webs, but usually construct tubes in the earth, which are often
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The hairs on the mygale's legs are highly sensitive, allowing it to detect even the slightest vibrations.
The mygale's venom is extremely potent, causing severe pain and swelling in humans.
Mygales are solitary creatures that only socialize during mating season.
The largest mygale species can grow up to 10 inches in length and weigh over 1 pound.
