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Lepisma
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What's The Definition Of Lepisma?
[n] type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lepisma: genus Lepisma Related Terms | Find terms related to Lepisma: See Also | arthropod genus | family Lepismatidae | Lepisma saccharina | Lepismatidae | silverfish Lepisma In Webster's Dictionary \Le*pis"ma\ (l[-e]*p[i^]z"m[.a]), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
le`pisma peel, fr. lepi`s -i`dos, a scale.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of wingless thysanurous insects having an elongated
flattened body, covered with shining scales and terminated by
seven unequal bristles. A common species ({Lepisma
saccharina}) is found in houses, and often injures books and
furniture. Called also {shiner}, {silver witch}, {silver
moth}, and {furniture bug}.
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