Ctenolepisma
- Pronunciation
- /kteno-LEH-pee-smah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Ctenolepisma
- Plural
- Ctenolepismas
Definition
A genus of primitive insects belonging to the family Lepismatidae, within the order Zygentoma, commonly known as silverfish.
Full guide
Read the full Ctenolepisma guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'ktenos', meaning 'comb', and 'lepisma', meaning 'scale'.
Example
Ctenolepisma species are often found in moist environments.