autolytus

/ɔːˈtɒlɪtəs/ or /ɔːˈtuːlɪtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of spiders, especially the wolf spider (Lycosidae family), characterized by their elongated bodies and long, thin legs.

“The biologist studied the behavior of autolytus spiders in their natural habitats.”

Synonyms

  • lycosid
  • wolf spider

Antonyms

  • araneid