Symphyla (Noun)
Meaning
Small class of minute arthropods; unimportant except for the garden centipede.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Symphyla are often found in moist environments such as soil and leaf litter.
- The garden centipede is the most well-known species of symphyla, but it is not typically considered a pest.
- Symphyla have a long, segmented body and a pair of antennae-like appendages on their head.
- Some species of symphyla are adapted to living in areas with high salinity levels, such as coastal soil.
- In general, symphyla are small and pale in color, with most species being around 1-5 millimeters in length.