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Preferred term

Chilopoda  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Class of Arthropoda in the subphylum Myriapoda which comprises centipedes and millipedes. Chilopoda or centipedes are characterized by long multi-segmented bodies with each segment with a pair of legs. Most centipedes are predatory and venomous. While centipede bites typically only cause pain, irritation and allergic reactions they sometimes cause acute HYPERTENSION and MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Centipedes
  • txid41364
  • txid60154
  • txid7540

In other languages

  • French

  • Centipedes
  • Centipèdes
  • Chilopodes
  • txid41364
  • txid60154
  • txid7540

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XSJTN5CS-R

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