Lepisma

noun

1. type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish

   noun.animal

   Synonyms genus lepisma

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. A genus of wingless thysanurous insects having an elongated flattened body, covered with shining scales and terminated by seven unequal bristles. A common species (<i>Lepisma saccharina</i>) is found in houses, and often injures books and furniture. Called also <i>shiner</i>, <i>silver witch</i>, <i>silver moth</i>, and <i>furniture bug</i>.

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   Source: webster1913