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Definition of Scutigera
1. Noun. A genus of Scutigeridae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Scutigera
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Scutigeridae, Scutigeridae
Member holonyms: House Centipede, Scutigera Coleoptrata
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Scutigeridae, Scutigeridae
Member holonyms: House Centipede, Scutigera Coleoptrata
Medical Definition of Scutigera
1. A genus of centipedes commonly found in the eastern U.S.; the eastern house centipede is a member of the species Scutigera cleopatra. Origin: L. Scutum, an oblong shield (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scutigera
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