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What does the noun phalangium mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun phalangium . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
a venomous spider; a genus (the type of the family the Phalangiidae) of harvestmen… See the full definition
Definitions of Phalangium. noun. type genus of the family Phalangiidae. synonyms: genus Phalangium. see more.
Phalangium is a genus of harvestmen that occur mostly in the Old World. The best known species is Phalangium opilio , which is so common in many temperate regions that it is simply called "harvestman".
Phalangium is a genus of arachnids, specifically a type of harvestman, also known as daddy longlegs. It is commonly found in Europe and Northern Asia. They are characterized by their elongated bodies and very long, thin legs.
Noun. 1. Phalangium - type genus of the family Phalangiidae. genus Phalangium. arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods. family Phalangiidae, Phalangiidae - a family of Phalangida. harvestman, Phalangium opilio, daddy longlegs - spiderlike arachnid with a small rounded body and very long thin legs.
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