Collective Nouns for Invertebrates
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A collective noun is a word that describes a group of objects, such as fish. While many collective nouns are rather general, some very specifically refer to a particular type of group, such as a "flutter" of butterflies. Here, "flutter" is a collective noun used to refer specifically to a group of butterflies. These very exact terms are called terms of venery, and refer to animal groups specifically.
Some collective nouns refer to groups, while others are more to the point of describing an aspect of an animal's habits. For example, a herd may refer specifically to a group of animals such as buffalo, while an exaltation refers to a characteristic of a group of larks.
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Some collective nouns refer to groups, while others are more to the point of describing an aspect of an animal's habits. For example, a herd may refer specifically to a group of animals such as buffalo, while an exaltation refers to a characteristic of a group of larks.
I have written several lenses on collective nouns, grouped by types. I hope you will enjoy reading through them, and even adding one of your own in the feedback.
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Contents at a Glance
Collective Contents
- A Colony of Ants
- A Culture of Bacteria
- A Hive of Bees
- A Flutter of Butterflies
- A Bed of Clams
- An Intrusion of Cockroaches
- A Dose of Crabs
- A Business of Flies
- A Cloud of Gnats
- A Cluster of Grasshoppers
- A Smack of Jellyfish
- A Risk of Lobsters
- A Plague of Locusts
- A Mite of Mites
- A Scourge of Mosquitos
- A Bed of Oysters
- A Troup of Shrimp
- A Rout of Snails
- A Clutter of Spiders
- A Knot of Worms
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- An Exaltation of Larks
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A Culture of Bacteria
A Hive of Bees
Also a swarm or a grist
A Flutter of Butterflies
Also a flight, kaleidoscope, rabble, or rainbow
A Bed of Clams
An Intrusion of Cockroaches
A Dose of Crabs
A Cloud of Gnats
Also a clout or horde
A Cluster of Grasshoppers
Also a Cloud
A Risk of Lobsters
A Plague of Locusts
Just ask the Egyptians
A Mite of Mites
A Scourge of Mosquitos
A Bed of Oysters
A Troup of Shrimp
A Rout of Snails
A Clutter of Spiders
Also a cluster
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An Exaltation of Larks
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BryanLSC
Apr 4, 2012 @ 11:19 pm | delete
- A "business" of flies? and a "risk" of lobsters? Sounds weird... Anyway great lens!
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tandemonimom Apr 23, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
- I'm still gasping at that butterfly with the see-thru wings! GORGEOUS!!!
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