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Scutigera

Scutigera

9.9
A group of centipedes that includes the common house centipede
  • noun
  • /ˈskjuːtɪdʒərə/
  • Specialized
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  • The common house centipede belongs to the genus Scutigera.

Examples

  • Several species in the Scutigera genus are found in temperate regions around the world.

  • Scientists have studied the movement of Scutigera centipedes for insights into insect locomotion.

  • Look! A Scutigera is on the wall!

  • I saw a Scutigera crawling on the wall.

  • The common house centipede belongs to the genus Scutigera.

  • Several species in the Scutigera genus are found in temperate regions around the world.

  • Scientists have studied the movement of Scutigera centipedes for insights into insect locomotion.

Compounds

Scutigera coleoptrata
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-legged centipede that lives in damp places inside houses like bathrooms

Surface Forms

Scutigera singular
Scutigeras plural

Etymology

Scutigera comes from Latin parts scutum ('shield') and -gera ('bearing' or 'carrying'), so it means 'shield-bearer'. That name likely refers to the centipede's shield-like back plates and helps you remember this group of long-legged, quick house centipedes.