Antlions

/ˈæntˌlaɪənz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of antlion; multiple larvae of insects that dig pit traps in sand.

Etymology

From antlion + -s (plural marker). Standard pluralization of the compound noun antlion.

Kelly Says

If you've ever seen strange cone-shaped pits in sand or dust, those are probably antlion traps—places where tiny dragons wait beneath the surface, and finding a whole colony of them shows you've discovered one of nature's most elegant engineering sites.

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