formicid

[US]/ˈfɔːrmɪsɪd/
[UK]/ˈfɔːrmɪsɪd/

Translation

n.a member of the ant family Formicidae; an ant
adj.relating to or characteristic of ants or the family Formicidae

Phrases & Collocations

formicidal spray

formicidal agent

formicid species

formicidal properties

formicid control

formicid prevention

formicidal treatment

formicid infestation

formicid colony

formicidal compound

Example Sentences

the formicid colony established its nest beneath the old oak tree.

scientists discovered a new formicid species in the amazon rainforest.

formicid workers tirelessly gather food for the entire colony.

the formicid queen can live for many years in optimal conditions.

researchers study formicid communication to understand social behavior.

the formicid nest contains intricate tunnel systems.

formicid defense mechanisms include biting and spraying acid.

climate change affects formicid populations worldwide.

the formicid foragers leave chemical trails to guide others.

entomologists have catalogued over 12,000 formicid species.

formicid ecology demonstrates complex interactions within ecosystems.

some formicid colonies contain millions of individual ants.

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