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Scutigera

Scutigera

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A named group of centipedes with long legs that move quickly
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The common house centipede, known scientifically as Scutigera, can often be seen skittering across floors at night.

Examples

  • The common house centipede belongs to the genus Scutigera.

  • Researchers have studied the movement patterns of several Scutigera species.

  • A specimen of Scutigera was discovered in the basement during renovations.

  • The Scutigera is often found in dark, damp areas of the house.

  • Have you ever seen a Scutigera in your home?

  • In many regions, Scutigera are beneficial as they prey on household pests like cockroaches and spiders.

  • During a biology class, we learned that Scutigera can run up to 16 inches per second.

Compounds

Scutigera coleoptrata
  • Specialized
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A long-legged centipede that lives in damp places inside houses like bathrooms

Surface Forms

Scutigera main

Etymology

Scutigera comes from Latin parts scutum ('shield') and -gera ('bearing' or 'carrying'), so it means 'shield-bearer'. That name points to the centipede's flattened, shield-like body plates, which makes it an easy way to remember this genus of long-legged, fast centipedes.