geocalyx

[Prefix geo-, and Latin calyx (q. v.).] Bot.: The typical genus of the family Geocalycide (q. v.). gě-ô-çen-tric, a. [Pref. geo-, and Eng. centric (q. v.).] Astronomy: 1. As viewed from or having relation to the earth 1994 are always visible, and the legs are formed for running. The bed-bug is one of them. Mr. West wood calls them Auricorize (Air-bugs), meaning that they breathe air, rather than Geocorize (Land bugs), for some are found on the surface of water, some going far out even on the sea. There are nine sub-tribes or families: (1) Ploteres, (2) Riparia, (3) Reduvina, (4) Membranacea, (5) Bicelluli, (6) Ceci genia, (7) Lygoodea, (8) Coreodea, (9) Scutata (q. v.).