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Definition of Lepisma

Lepisma
Lepisma Le*pis"ma (l[-e]*p[i^]z"m[.a]), n. [NL., fr. Gr. le`pisma peel, fr. lepi`s -i`dos, a scale.] (Zo["o]l.) 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.

Meaning of Lepisma from wikipedia

- The silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum) is a species of small, primitive, wingless insect in the order Zygentoma (formerly Thysanura). Its common name derives...
- Lepisma is a genus of primitive insects in the order Zygentoma and the family Lepismatidae. The most familiar member of the genus Lepisma is the silverfish...
- Lepisma chlorosoma is a species of silverfish in the family Lepismatidae. "Lepisma chlorosoma". GBIF. Retrieved 2020-01-25. Mendes, Luís F. (1996). "Some...
- Catarata lepisma is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Walsingham in 1912. It is found in Panama. The wingspan is 15–16 mm. The...
- Lepisma baeti**** is a species of silverfish in the family Lepismatidae. "Lepisma baetica". GBIF. Retrieved 2020-01-25. Mendes, Luís F. (1996). "Some new...
- given specific status as Ctenolepisma almeriense from south-eastern Spain. Lepisma pilifera Lucas, 1840, which was considered a synonym of C. lineatum, is...
- Nomenclature issued a formal ruling (ICZN Opinion 2427) stating the gender of Lepisma (and all genera with that ending) is neuter, following ICZN Article 30...
- Nomenclature issued a formal ruling (ICZN Opinion 2427) stating the gender of Lepisma (and all genera with that ending) is neuter, following ICZN Article 30...
- Binomial name Thermobia domestica (Packard, 1873) Synonyms Lepisma domestica Packard, 1873 Lepismodes inquilinus Newman, 1863 Lepisma furnorum Rovelli, 1884...
- with arrestment to Mycotypha microspora, but not so the common silverfish Lepisma saccharinum. Furthermore, direct current-powered low-level electromagnetic...