What's the difference between chilopod and chilopoda?

Chilopod


Definition:

  • (n.) A myriapod of the order Chilopoda.

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  • (1) Moreover he makes an attempt to compare his observations with those concerning another group of Myriapods: the Chilopods.
  • (2) and Rhapidostreptus virgator) and two chilopod species (Lithobius forficatus and Scolopendra cingulata) were tested for the presence of antibacterial substances using Petri dish tests.

Chilopoda


Definition:

  • (n. pl.) One of the orders of myriapods, including the centipeds. They have a single pair of elongated legs attached laterally to each segment; well developed jaws; and a pair of thoracic legs converted into poison fangs. They are insectivorous, very active, and some species grow to the length of a foot.

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