Definition

A type of organism that lives in close association with ants, often sharing their nests and benefiting from this relationship.

Example

The myrmecophile beetle found a safe home within the ant colony.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a myrmecophile?

No, what’s that?

It's a creature that lives in ant nests, like some beetles do.

That sounds fascinating! I didn't know there were animals like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myrmecophile is formed from "myrmeco-" (from Greek "myrmex", meaning ant) and "-phile" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving or fond of). The word describes someone or something that loves or is fond of ants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'myrmex' for ant and 'philos' for love — a myrmecophile is someone who loves ants.

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