noun
- A group of spiders characterized by downward-pointing fangs and including tarantulas and trapdoor spiders; members of the suborder Mygalomorphae.
Usage: technical; zoology; plural form
Examples
- Mygalomorphs are among the most ancient spiders, with fossils dating back millions of years.
- Tarantulas are the largest and most well-known mygalomorphs.
- Unlike most spiders, mygalomorphs have fangs that point downward rather than crossing.
- Trapdoor spiders are a type of mygalomorph found in warm climates.
- Scientists study mygalomorphs to understand spider evolution and behavior.