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Scutigerella

Scutigerella

9.9
A small soil animal like a tiny centipede that lives in rotting plant material
  • noun
  • /ˌskjuːtɪˈdʒɛrəˌlə/
  • Specialized
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  • Although Scutigerella look like centipedes, they are not true centipedes but a distinct group called symphylans.

Examples

  • Gardeners may encounter Scutigerella while turning over compost or soil.

  • Scutigerella species are often found in greenhouses and moist garden beds.

  • The Scutigerella is often found in compost heaps.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the presence of Scutigerellae in their soil.

  • Gardeners may encounter Scutigerella while turning over compost in their vegetable patches.

  • Scutigerella species thrive in moist environments, making them common in decaying leaves in the garden.

  • When checking the soil health, many people find Scutigerella among the rich organic material.

Synonyms

garden centipede
vsScutigerella
7.9

A small many-legged creature that lives in soil and eats plant roots

lives in decaying plant material rather than as a crop pest

Compounds

Scutigerella immaculata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small soil creature like a tiny centipede that damages plant roots in greenhouses and gardens

Surface Forms

Scutigerella singular
Scutigerellas plural

Etymology

Scutigerella comes from the Latin parts scutum 'shield' and ger 'to carry', plus the small ending -ella, so it means 'little shield-bearer'. This is a useful image for the tiny garden centipedes that have small shield-like plates on their bodies.