Definition of lepisma Lepisma
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What does lepisma mean?
WordNet
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| lepisma - type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish | ||
| genus Lepisma | ||
| arthropod genus a genus of arthropods | ||
| family lepismatidae, lepismatidae firebrats | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- lepisma (n.)
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.
