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Definition of Chilopoda
1. Noun. Arthropods having the trunk composed of numerous somites each bearing one pair of legs: centipedes.
Exact synonyms: Class Chilopoda
Group relationships: Arthropoda, Phylum Arthropoda
Member holonyms: Centipede, Family Scutigeridae, Scutigeridae, Geophilomorpha, Order Geophilomorpha
Generic synonyms: Class
Group relationships: Arthropoda, Phylum Arthropoda
Member holonyms: Centipede, Family Scutigeridae, Scutigeridae, Geophilomorpha, Order Geophilomorpha
Generic synonyms: Class
Definition of Chilopoda
1. n. pl. One of the orders of myriapods, including the centipeds. They have a single pair of elongated legs attached laterally to each segment; well developed jaws; and a pair of thoracic legs converted into poison fangs. They are insectivorous, very active, and some species grow to the length of a foot.
Medical Definition of Chilopoda
1. A class of centipedes (phylum Arthropoda). Origin: chilo-+ G. Pous, foot (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chilopoda
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