lepisma saccharina

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Noun lepisma saccharina has 1 sense

silverfish, Lepisma saccharina - silver-gray wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing
--₁ is a kind of thysanuran insect, thysanuron
--₁ is a member of Lepisma, genus Lepisma

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Lepisma saccharina

Definition: Lepisma saccharina, commonly known as the silverfish, is a small, wingless insect belonging to the order Zygentoma. It is characterized by its silver-gray color and fish-like shape, hence the name.

Usage:

Noun (Entomology): A tiny insect primarily found in homes and known for its fish-like appearance and quick movements.

Example sentence 1: My grandmother's old house had a serious infestation of lepisma saccharina.
Example sentence 2: When I lifted the stack of books, a lepisma saccharina scurried away.

Noun (Zoology): A species of small, silver-colored insect belonging to the order Zygentoma.

Example sentence 1: The lepisma saccharina is known for its ability to survive in various environments.
Example sentence 2: The museum has a preserved specimen of the lepisma saccharina.

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