myrmeleon (Meaning)
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myrmeleon (n)
type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions
Synonyms & Antonyms of myrmeleon
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
myrmeleon Sentence Examples
- The cunning myrmeleon lurked in the sand, its jaws agape for unsuspecting prey.
- The larva of the myrmeleon, known as the doodlebug, dug a conical pit to trap its victims.
- The myrmeleon's mandibles were razor-sharp, capable of piercing the exoskeletons of ants and other insects.
- As soon as an ant fell into its pit, the myrmeleon swiftly covered it with sand and attacked.
- The venom injected by the myrmeleon paralyzed its victims, making them easy prey.
- The myrmeleon's diet consisted mainly of ants, beetles, and other small arthropods.
- After several weeks of feeding, the myrmeleon larva pupated in a silken cocoon.
- The adult myrmeleon emerged from the cocoon as a flying insect with delicate wings and large eyes.
- The myrmeleons were essential predators in the desert ecosystem, helping to control populations of smaller insects.
- The intricate behavior of the myrmeleon fascinated entomologists and naturalists alike.
FAQs About the word myrmeleon
type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The cunning myrmeleon lurked in the sand, its jaws agape for unsuspecting prey.
The larva of the myrmeleon, known as the doodlebug, dug a conical pit to trap its victims.
The myrmeleon's mandibles were razor-sharp, capable of piercing the exoskeletons of ants and other insects.
As soon as an ant fell into its pit, the myrmeleon swiftly covered it with sand and attacked.
