What is another word for lycosidae?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪkəsˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Lycosidae is a family of spiders commonly known as wolf spiders. Some synonyms for Lycosidae include ground spiders, running spiders, and hunting spiders. These spiders are known for their agility and speed, as they are able to chase down their prey instead of waiting for it to come to them. Wolf spiders are found worldwide, and there are over 2,400 species known. These spiders have eight eyes arranged in three rows. Some species of wolf spiders are venomous, but their bites are usually not harmful to humans. Wolf spiders play an important role in controlling the population of insects and other small animals.
