Ricinuleid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ricinuleid is a noun meaning (zoology) Any member of the Ricinulei (hooded tickspiders).
Meaning
(zoology) Any member of the Ricinulei (hooded tickspiders).
Example Sentences
A ricinuleid grabs its prey with the relatively small pincers of its pedipalps, lifts its hood, and then passes the prey to its jaws. The hood is lowered as the ricinuleid chews away.
Word Forms
- ricinuleids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ricaniid, reineckeid, rhytidid, theridiid, rhinonyssid, cricetid.
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