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geophilus

 

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Noun geophilus has 1 sense
  1. Geophilus, genus Geophilus - type genus of the Geophilidae: a cosmopolitan genus of centipedes sometimes called earwigs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Geophilidae, family Geophilidae

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Geophilus


Definition:

Geophilus refers to a genus of long, slender, and fast-moving centipedes commonly found in soil and leaf litter. They belong to the family Geophilidae and are characterized by their numerous legs and distinct body segments.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A type of small, elongated centipede belonging to the genus Geophilus.
  2. Noun: Any member of the genus Geophilus, including various species.

Sample Sentences:

  1. While digging in the garden, I came across a geophilus crawling through the soil.
  2. Geophilus are nocturnal creatures that primarily feed on insects and small arthropods.
  3. Are you familiar with the geophilus species that reside in our region?
  4. My brother collects unusual insects and recently acquired a unique geophilus for his collection.

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