ctenizidae

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Noun ctenizidae has 1 sense

Ctenizidae, family Ctenizidae - large burrowing spiders
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Araneae, order Araneae, Araneida, order Araneida
--₁ has members: trap-door spider

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Ctenizidae

Description:

Ctenizidae refers to a family of spiders commonly known as trapdoor spiders. These spiders are distinguished by their ability to construct burrows with hinged trapdoors, which they use to catch prey. The family Ctenizidae belongs to the order Araneae and is found worldwide.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A family of spiders that build trapdoor burrows.

Example: The Ctenizidae family includes various species of trapdoor spiders.

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