Genus Lepisma (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Lepisma includes several species of silverfish commonly found in damp environments.
- Silverfish are the most well-known insects of the genus Lepisma and are notorious household pests.
- In the family Lepismatidae, the genus Lepisma is often studied for its distinct characteristics and behaviors.
- One species of the genus Lepisma has been found to thrive in caves, where they feed on fungi and other small organisms.
- Entomologists have long been fascinated by the unique features of insects in the genus Lepisma, particularly their ability to survive in low-humidity environments.