Chilopoda [Chilopoda]

topical
Terms

Geophilida
Geophilomorpha
Scolopendra
stonoha
stonožky

 

Centipedes
Geophilids
Geophilomorpha
Scolopendra
Scolopendrid Centipedes
Scolopendrids

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.

DUI
D000083802 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000679757
Previous indexing
Arthropods (1968-2020)
History note
2021
Public note
2021

B Organisms
B01 Eukaryota 417
B01.050 Animals
B01.050.500 Invertebrates 98
B01.050.500.131 Arthropods 182
B01.050.500.131.166 Arachnida 9
B01.050.500.131.266 Chilopoda
B01.050.500.131.365 Crustacea 76
B01.050.500.131.450 Horseshoe Crabs 1
B01.050.500.131.617 Insecta 472
B02 Archaea 61
B03 Bacteria 2 110
B04 Viruses 639

Scolopendra mutilans Organism MeSH Browser