centipede

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Since replacing windows can cost enough arms and legs to make a human centipede, it’s worth looking into adding interior insulating layers to your existing windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

True, he did note that in the event of disturbance, mama centipede may abandon her eggs or young.

From Salon • May 11, 2025

Steve Gregory, who runs the British Myriapod and Isopod Group's recording scheme, said the Scutigera coleoptrata was commonly known as the house centipede.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

The museum’s website lists Prendini as the curator of its spider, scorpion, centipede and millipede collections.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

The chicken made straight for the bed, and Seth tossed his other handful of salt in a wide arc to cover their retreat, scalding the flying centipede in the process.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull