What is another word for sphecidae?

Pronunciation: [sfˈɛsɪdˌiː] (IPA)

Sphecidae is a scientific family of wasps that includes species such as mud daubers, cicada killers, and sand wasps. Synonyms for this family include Ampulicidae, Heterogynidae, and Stizidae. Despite belonging to the same family, different species have distinct physical and behavioral characteristics. For example, mud daubers construct their nests out of mud and prey on spiders, while cicada killers capture cicadas and burrow underground to lay their eggs. Sand wasps, on the other hand, often nest in sandy soil and feed on other insects. It's fascinating to observe the diversity within a single family and appreciate the unique adaptations each species has evolved.

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What are the hypernyms for Sphecidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Animalia (Animals), Arthropoda (Arthropods), Insecta (Insects).

What are the hyponyms for Sphecidae?

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What are the holonyms for Sphecidae?

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What are the meronyms for Sphecidae?

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