formic

Meanings

• noun

  A species of ant belonging to the formicidae family.

  - "The formic ant is known for its ability to farm fungus."
  - "Formics are important decomposers in many ecosystems."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with formic
formica , romanca , comica , mica,nica

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Variants

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formic acid , formic acids

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'formica' meaning 'ant'.

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Trivia

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1. Formics are the most speciose family of ants.

2. Formic ants are the only ants that practice agriculture.

3. Formic acid is used as a preservative in foods and as a disinfectant in hospitals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ant farm: A container filled with soil and ants, used as a educational toy to observe ants' behavior.

2. Formic acid: A colorless, pungent, and corrosive organic compound used as a preservative and antibacterial agent.

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Culture

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Formics have been a popular subject in literature and art due to their complex social structures and intriguing behaviors.

How to Memorize "formic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red ant with a large mandible and six legs.
   - Visualize a colony of ants working together to build a nest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'formic' with 'ant' and the ant hill image.
   - Think of the word 'formic' as a synonym for 'ant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of an 'F' shaped ant, or remember the phrase 'Formic is short for formicidae, ant family'.

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