family Scutigeridae

9.9

A group of long-legged centipedes often found in houses

noun
/ˈfæmɪli ˌskuːtɪˈdʒɪrɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: familia Scutigeridae

The family Scutigeridae includes several species commonly found in human dwellings.

Examples

Many people recognize the family Scutigeridae for their distinctive long legs and swift movements.
Scientists recently discovered a new member of the family Scutigeridae in a tropical forest.
The family Scutigeridae includes various species of centipedes.
Did you know that the family Scutigeridae is often found indoors?
Many people recognize the family Scutigeridae for their distinctive long legs and swift movements.
Scientists recently discovered a new member of the family Scutigeridae in a tropical forest.
The family Scutigeridae includes several species commonly found in human dwellings.

Synonyms

Scutigeridae

vsfamily Scutigeridae

Specialized

9.9

A family of centipedes with long legs that move quickly, including the house centipede

is the taxonomic label for that group, emphasizing its common household species

Surface Forms

family Scutigeridae singular

families Scutigeridae plural

Morphology

family + Scutigeridae

This is a straightforward taxonomic NP combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Scutigeridae'; if a learner knows both constituents they can deduce it denotes the biological family called Scutigeridae (a group of centipedes). The construction follows standard scientific naming/compositional patterns found across languages, so the meaning is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Family Scutigeridae may come from old Latin words meaning 'shield-bearer', but a simpler memory is the picture of a fast, long-legged creature darting across a house floor. That's why the name refers to the group we call 'house centipedes'.