| Lepisma | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Thysanura |
| Family: | Lepismatidae |
| Genus: | Lepisma Linnaeus, 1758 |
| Species include | |
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Lepisma baetica |
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Lepisma is a genus of primitive insects belonging to the family Lepismatidae. The most familiar member of the genus is the Silverfish L. saccharina, a familiar commensal of man throughout the world. Lives in damp places, commonly found inhabiting bathrooms and kitchens.