Silverfish
Lepisma saccharina
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Insectomnivore
The silverfish is a small, wingless insect known for its silvery color and quick, fish-like movements. It thrives in dark, damp places and loves to munch on carbohydrates like sugar and starch. Its scientific name, Lepisma saccharina, hints at its sweet tooth.
- Silverfish move in a quick, wriggling motion like fish.
- They feed on carbohydrates such as sugar and starches.
- Silverfish prefer dark, damp environments to live in.
UrbanCaveWorldwide
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- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Lepisma saccharina
- Habitat
- Urban, Cave
- Regions in this directory
- Worldwide
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- small