Lepisma

[li'pizmә]

Definition

(noun.) type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish.

Edited by Brent--From WordNet

Definition

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

Typed by Brooke