Geophilous

Pronunciation
/jee-of-ILL-us/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Geophilus
Plural
Geophilidae

Definition

A type of centipede that belongs to the family Geophilidae.

Etymology

From Greek 'geo-', meaning 'earth', and 'phil-', meaning 'loving'.

Example

The geophilous centipede is known for its burrowing abilities.

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