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family manteidae

 

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Noun family manteidae has 1 sense
  1. Mantidae, family Mantidae, Manteidae, family Manteidae - mantises
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Manteodea, suborder Manteodea
    --1 has members: genus Mantis

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Family Manteidae

Definition: The family Manteidae is a group of insects commonly known as mantises. They belong to the order Mantodea and are characterized by their elongated bodies, large eyes, and strong forelimbs adapted for catching and gripping prey.

Sense 1 (Noun): A taxonomic family of insects including various species of mantises.

Example sentence: The family Manteidae is known for its diverse range of species, each with their unique hunting techniques.

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Sense 2 (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the family Manteidae.

Example sentence: The entomologist specialized in studying the behavior of insects from the family Manteidae.

Sense 3 (Plural noun): The collective group of insects belonging to the family Manteidae.

Example sentence: The natural park was filled with various members of the Manteidae family, camouflaged among the foliage.

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