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Galley-worm
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What's The Definition Of Galley-worm?Synonyms | Synonyms for Galley-worm: Related Terms | Find terms related to Galley-worm: See Also | Galley-worm In Webster's Dictionary \Gal"ley-worm`\, n. [Prob. so called because the
numerous legs along the sides move rhythmically like the oars
of a galley.] (Zo["o]l.)
A chilognath myriapod of the genus {Iulus}, and allied
genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a
milliped or ``thousand legs.'' See {Chilognatha}.
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