| scutiger | <zoology> Any species of chilopod myriapods of the genus Scutigera. They sometimes enter buildings and prey upon insects. Origin: NL, fr. L. Scutum shield + gerere to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Scutigera | 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) |