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Scutigeridae

Scutigeridae

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A family of centipedes with long legs that move quickly, including the house centipede
  • noun
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  • The family Scutigeridae includes the well-known house centipede found in many homes worldwide.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the rapid movements characteristic of centipedes in the Scutigeridae family.

  • The family Scutigeridae, known for their long legs, is commonly found in homes, especially in damp areas.

  • Unlike some other centipedes, members of the Scutigeridae are harmless to humans.

  • I saw a Scutigeridae crawling across the floor.

  • The Scutigeridae family includes many species of centipedes.

  • Members of the Scutigeridae family are often recognized by their fast movements and unique body structure.

  • The Scutigeridae include various species of centipedes that thrive in a range of environments, from forests to urban areas.

Synonyms

family Scutigeridae
vsScutigeridae
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A group of long-legged centipedes often found in houses

is the same group described by long legs and fast movement

Compounds

family Scutigeridae
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A group of long-legged centipedes often found in houses

Surface Forms

Scutigeridae singular
Scutigeridaes plural

Morphology

Scutigeridae = Scutigera (opaque) = Scutigera + idae

Although '-idae' is a standard scientific family suffix, most general learners cannot infer the taxonomic meaning from 'Scutigera' plus this specialized ending.

Etymology

The word Scutigeridae comes from the group name Scutigera, made from Latin scutum ('shield') and gerere ('to carry'), plus the family ending -idae. A helpful way to remember it is that these long-legged centipedes have flat body plates that make them look like they 'carry shields', so Scutigeridae is the family name for the house centipedes.