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Scutiger

Scutiger \Scu"ti*ger\, n. [NL., fr. L. scutum shield + gerere to bear.] (Zo["o]l.) Any species of chilopod myriapods of the genus Scutigera. They sometimes enter buildings and prey upon insects.

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Scutiger (toad)

Scutiger is a genus of toads in the family Megophryidae. They are known commonly as lazy toads. They occur in China, Burma, Nepal, and northern India in high-altitude habitats. Most are endemic to China.

Scutiger (fungus)

Scutiger is a genus of fungi in the family Albatrellaceae, which includes S. oregonensis, the fungus tuber.

Scutiger

Scutiger may refer to:

  • Scutiger (fungus), a genus of fungi in the family Albatrellaceae
  • Scutiger (toad), a genus of toads in the family Megophryidae

Usage examples of "scutiger".

As his feet touched the ground, he discovered that his friend Scutigera was the center of considerable—if ambivalent—attention.

If he sounded pleased with himself, it was because they were no more reptilian than Scutigera was crustacean.

On the way here with Sam and Scutigera, he'd persuaded himself that he wanted to check the progress of the seed he'd planted.