mygaloid

/mɪˈɡæloid/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling a mygalomorph spider, especially in its web-spinning behavior.

“The biologist studied the mygaloid patterns in the spiders’ webs to understand their unique characteristics.”

2. noun

A spider that exhibits mygaloid behavior, characterized by its use of complex webs and ambush predation.

“The mygaloid spiders in the forest were a fascinating subject for the arachnologist’s research.”

Synonyms

  • araneiform
  • araneoid

Antonyms

  • non-mygaloid spider
  • open-web spider