silverfish

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Those, silverfish, and Mud Daubers are some of the only creatures in nature that i wish extinction upon.

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  1. noun Any of various fishes having silvery scales, such as a tarpon or silverside.
  2. noun A small silvery or gray bristletail (Lepisma saccharina) that feeds on the starchy material in bookbindings, wallpaper, clothing, and food, often causing extensive damage.

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  • A nest of silverfish had been disturbed and silverfish were in her hair and on the pillow.
  • Observing and interacting with the family of four silverfish that live in my apartment*
  • Where are the silverfish? westhetrucker appears to be hopped on some kind of stimulant, dbadass. —  Think Progress
  • Those which are comparatively harmless but repulsive to many people like spiders, silverfish. —  LearnHub Activities
  • The only thing the good Doctor Krauthammer is qualified to do is eat a bunch of silverfish for money [item 1]. —  Happy Furry Puppy Story Time with Norbizness
 

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