lepisma

Thân thiện

A silverfish, or lepisma, scurries across the old wooden floor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of insects: Lepisma is the type genus of the family Lepismatidae, which includes primitive, wingless insects. The most common species within this genus is the silverfish (Lepisma saccharina), a small, silvery-grey insect known for feeding on starchy materials.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Lepisma is characterized by its elongated, scaly body and three tail-like appendages.
  • A lepisma, commonly called a silverfish, was found in the old bookcase.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific classification: The term is used primarily in scientific and entomological contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of insects.
  • The study focused on the morphological differences between Lepisma and other genera in the order Zygentoma.

Variants and Related Words

• Lepismatid (noun): Any insect belonging to the family Lepismatidae.
  • Lepismatids are often found in damp, dark environments.
• Lepismatidae (noun): The family name for silverfish and their relatives.
  • The family Lepismatidae falls under the order Zygentoma.

Synonyms

• Silverfish (common name for ).
• Bristletail (a broader common name for insects in the order Zygentoma, which includes lepismatids).

Related Phrases and Terms

• "Lepisma saccharina": The binomial name for the common silverfish species.
  • Lepisma saccharina is notorious for damaging books and wallpaper.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lepisma
• genus Lepisma