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Noun family bittacidae has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebFamily BittacidaeThe family Bittacidae refers to a group of incredibly fascinating insects commonly known as hangingflies. These insects belong to the order Mecoptera and are characterized by their unique hunting strategies and striking appearance. Meaning and UsageWhen used in the context of entomology and zoology, the term "family Bittacidae" refers specifically to the taxonomic classification of hangingflies. It represents a family-level grouping within the order Mecoptera. Hangingflies are known for their distinct hanging behavior, where they perch themselves on vegetation or objects, often upside down, and use their long legs to capture prey passing beneath them. They are found in various parts of the world and are highly diverse in terms of species. Related ProductsExamplesExample as a Noun (Hangingfly Species)
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family belemnitidae family belonidae family belostomatidae family bennettitaceae family berberidaceae family betulaceae family bible family bignoniaceae family bittacidae family blastodiaceae family blattidae family blechnaceae family blenniidae family boidae family boletaceae family bombacaceae family bombycidae
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