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Definitions for: Chilopoda [n] arthropods having the trunk composed of numerous somites each bearing one pair of legs: centipedes
Webster (1913) Definition: Chi*lop"o*da, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? lip + -poda.]
(Zo["o]l.)
One of the orders of myriapods, including the centipeds. They
have a single pair of elongated legs attached laterally to
each segment; well developed jaws; and a pair of thoracic
legs converted into poison fangs. They are insectivorous,
very active, and some species grow to the length of a foot.
Synonyms: class Chilopoda
See Also: Arthropoda, centipede, class, family Scutigeridae, Geophilomorpha, order Geophilomorpha, phylum Arthropoda, Scutigeridae
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