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Definition of Geophilus
1. Noun. Type genus of the Geophilidae: a cosmopolitan genus of centipedes sometimes called earwigs.
Exact synonyms: Genus Geophilus
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Geophilidae, Geophilidae
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Geophilidae, Geophilidae
Medical Definition of Geophilus
1. A genus of centipedes, characterised by very large numbers of legs (47 to 67 pairs); includes Geophilus californius, Geophilus rubens, and Geophilus umbraticus, in the U.S. (05 Mar 2000)