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mygalomorph

/maɪˈɡæləˌmɔːrf/
my · gal · o · morph
Plural:mygalomorphs
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Adjective:mygalomorphic
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• noun

1

Any spider belonging to the suborder Mygalomorphae, generally characterized by a large, stout body and heavy, parallel-acting fangs.

Example

"The tarantula is perhaps the most famous mygalomorph, though the suborder also includes trapdoor spiders and funnel-web spiders."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Mygalomorph spiders are primarily distinguished from araneomorphs (true spiders) by the parallel, vertical articulation of their fangs, which point straight down rather than pinching together.

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myanmar
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myitnge
myna
mynah

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'mygalē' (shrew or field mouse, a term applied by classical authors to large, hairy spiders) and '-morph' (shape or form), reflecting their robust, furry appearance.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mygalomorph. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mygalomorph
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