myrmeleon (Meaning)

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myrmeleon (n)

type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions

Synonyms & Antonyms of myrmeleon

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myrmeleon Sentence Examples

  1. The cunning myrmeleon lurked in the sand, its jaws agape for unsuspecting prey.
  2. The larva of the myrmeleon, known as the doodlebug, dug a conical pit to trap its victims.
  3. The myrmeleon's mandibles were razor-sharp, capable of piercing the exoskeletons of ants and other insects.
  4. As soon as an ant fell into its pit, the myrmeleon swiftly covered it with sand and attacked.
  5. The venom injected by the myrmeleon paralyzed its victims, making them easy prey.
  6. The myrmeleon's diet consisted mainly of ants, beetles, and other small arthropods.
  7. After several weeks of feeding, the myrmeleon larva pupated in a silken cocoon.
  8. The adult myrmeleon emerged from the cocoon as a flying insect with delicate wings and large eyes.
  9. The myrmeleons were essential predators in the desert ecosystem, helping to control populations of smaller insects.
  10. The intricate behavior of the myrmeleon fascinated entomologists and naturalists alike.

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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.