Entomological Terms

noun a bioluminescent insect larva, especially of a beetle, that emits a soft greenish light

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• The glowworm is a type of insect belonging to the family Lampyridae.
• I saw a glowworm lighting up the garden last night.
• Check out that cool glowworm shining in the dark!
• Her smile lit up the room like a glowworm in the night.

noun a type of arthropod characterized by the presence of chelicerae, such as spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs

• The chelicerate is a subphylum of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs.
• I saw a cool chelicerate at the zoo today, it looked like a giant spider!
• Dude, did you see that chelicerate? It was so creepy!
• Her sharp wit was like the chelicerate of the conversation, always ready to strike with a clever retort.

noun Acolis is a noun referring to a person who assists in religious ceremonies or services.

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• The acolis of the church were responsible for assisting the priest during the religious ceremonies.
• The acolis at the event were in charge of making sure everything ran smoothly.
• I heard the acolis are throwing a party this weekend, do you want to come?
• She was like an acolis, always there to support and help others in need.

noun a type of grasshopper belonging to the family Acrididae

• The acridid is a type of grasshopper commonly found in grasslands.
• I saw an acridid hopping around in the backyard.
• Check out that funky acridid over there!
• The acridid of doubt gnawed at her mind, causing uncertainty.

noun the study of grasshoppers, specifically those of the family Acrididae

• The study of venomous animals falls under the branch of acridology.
• My friend is majoring in acridology, which is the study of venom and venomous animals.
• I never knew acridology was a thing until I met someone who studies snake venom for a living.
• In the world of acridology, researchers are constantly unlocking the secrets of deadly toxins.