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Lepisma, genus Lepismanoun
type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish
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Lepismanoun
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; it feeds on starch and eats sized paper and starched clothes. Called also shiner, silverfish, silver witch, silver moth, and furniture bug.
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Lepismanoun
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
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. le`pisma peel, fr. lepi`s -i`dos, a scale.]
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Lepisma
Lepisma is a genus of primitive insects belonging to the family Lepismatidae. The most familiar member of the genus is the Silverfish L. saccharina, a familiar commensal of man throughout the world. Lives in damp places, commonly found inhabiting bathrooms and kitchens.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lepisma in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lepisma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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