Garden Symphylan

Pronunciation
/GARDEN SIM-fil-an/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Garden Symphylan
Plural
Garden Symphylans

Definition

A species of symphylan that is considered a pest in gardens and greenhouses.

Etymology

From the Greek words 'syn' meaning 'together' and 'phylax' meaning 'guard', reflecting the creature's jointed body segments.

Example

Garden symphylans, Scutigerella immaculata, are often found in soil rich in organic matter.

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