Definition of Symphyla in English:

Symphyla

plural nounsɪmˈfʌɪləˈsimfələ

Zoology

A small class of myriapod invertebrates which resemble the centipedes. They are small eyeless animals with one pair of legs per segment, typically living in soil and leaf mould.
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Example sentencesExamples
- Two of them, the Symphyla and Pauropoda, consist of tiny arthropods living in leaf litter and soil; both superficially resemble centipedes.
- An excellent collection of reprints on the little-known Symphyla is also maintained.
- The Pauropoda and Symphyla are both rather obscure groups and relatively little is known about their biology and habits.
- It is tempting to interpret this structural similarity as evidence of a close evolutionary affinity between Symphyla and Insecta.
- Moulting continues throughout their life, and adult Symphyla can live for several years, undergoing more than 50 moults.

Derivatives

symphylan

adjective & noun

Zoology

Don't mistake symphylans for the larger centipedes, which are often beneficial predators.
Example sentencesExamples
- The seeming random changes in patterns of symphylan infestation make field studies very difficult.
- Garden symphylans are small, 12-legged insects, about 1/4 inch long, that live in the soil.
- Adult symphylans are white in color with a slender soft body about 1/8-1/4 inches in length.
- ‘It's interesting that, having built up these nice soils, that a whole different set of pest problems come in, like symphylans and vertebrates like gophers and voles,’ says Mike.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from sym- 'together' + Greek phulē, phulon 'tribe'.

Definition of Symphyla in US English:

Symphyla

plural nounˈsimfələ

Zoology

A small class of myriapod invertebrates which resemble the centipedes. They are small eyeless animals with one pair of legs per segment, typically living in soil and leaf mold.
〔动〕综合纲
Example sentencesExamples
- The Pauropoda and Symphyla are both rather obscure groups and relatively little is known about their biology and habits.
- Moulting continues throughout their life, and adult Symphyla can live for several years, undergoing more than 50 moults.
- Two of them, the Symphyla and Pauropoda, consist of tiny arthropods living in leaf litter and soil; both superficially resemble centipedes.
- It is tempting to interpret this structural similarity as evidence of a close evolutionary affinity between Symphyla and Insecta.
- An excellent collection of reprints on the little-known Symphyla is also maintained.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from sym- ‘together’ + Greek phulē, phulon ‘tribe’.

单词	Symphyla
释义	Definition of Symphyla in English: Symphyla plural nounsɪmˈfʌɪləˈsimfələ Zoology A small class of myriapod invertebrates which resemble the centipedes. They are small eyeless animals with one pair of legs per segment, typically living in soil and leaf mould. 〔动〕综合纲 Example sentencesExamples Two of them, the Symphyla and Pauropoda, consist of tiny arthropods living in leaf litter and soil; both superficially resemble centipedes. An excellent collection of reprints on the little-known Symphyla is also maintained. The Pauropoda and Symphyla are both rather obscure groups and relatively little is known about their biology and habits. It is tempting to interpret this structural similarity as evidence of a close evolutionary affinity between Symphyla and Insecta. Moulting continues throughout their life, and adult Symphyla can live for several years, undergoing more than 50 moults. Derivatives symphylan adjective & noun Zoology Don't mistake symphylans for the larger centipedes, which are often beneficial predators. Example sentencesExamples The seeming random changes in patterns of symphylan infestation make field studies very difficult. Garden symphylans are small, 12-legged insects, about 1/4 inch long, that live in the soil. Adult symphylans are white in color with a slender soft body about 1/8-1/4 inches in length. ‘It's interesting that, having built up these nice soils, that a whole different set of pest problems come in, like symphylans and vertebrates like gophers and voles,’ says Mike. Origin Modern Latin (plural), from sym- 'together' + Greek phulē, phulon 'tribe'. Definition of Symphyla in US English: Symphyla plural nounˈsimfələ Zoology A small class of myriapod invertebrates which resemble the centipedes. They are small eyeless animals with one pair of legs per segment, typically living in soil and leaf mold. 〔动〕综合纲 Example sentencesExamples The Pauropoda and Symphyla are both rather obscure groups and relatively little is known about their biology and habits. Moulting continues throughout their life, and adult Symphyla can live for several years, undergoing more than 50 moults. Two of them, the Symphyla and Pauropoda, consist of tiny arthropods living in leaf litter and soil; both superficially resemble centipedes. It is tempting to interpret this structural similarity as evidence of a close evolutionary affinity between Symphyla and Insecta. An excellent collection of reprints on the little-known Symphyla is also maintained. Origin Modern Latin (plural), from sym- ‘together’ + Greek phulē, phulon ‘tribe’.
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