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Chilopoda

  1. Subject h.Chilopoda
    Subject h.Chilopoda
    Entry termsstonôžky
    Geophilomorpha
    Scolopendra
    stonohy
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    English X referencesCentipedes
    Geophilids
    Geophilomorpha
    Scolopendra
    Scolopendrid Centipedes
    Scolopendrids
    Scope note in EnglishClass 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.
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