Paeromopodidae
Paeromopodidae | |
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Californiulus chamberlini | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
Class: | Diplopoda |
Order: | Julida |
Family: | Paeromopodidae Cook, 1895 |
Genera | |
Synonyms | |
Paeromopidae |
Paeromopodidae is a family of large cylindrical millipedes of the order Julida native to the western United States of America. The family contains two genera and ten species and includes the longest millipedes in North America, with individuals reaching up to 16.5 cm (6.5 in) long.[1][2]
Description
Paeromopodids possess 60 to 80 body segments and range from 5 to 16.5 cm (2.0 to 6.5 in) long and 2 to 8 mm wide as adults. Paeromopodids have distinct parallel grooves called striae on their body rings that give a somewhat roughened texture and distinguishes them from other cylindrical western millipedes. Individuals may be rather uniformly blue gray, or colored in alternating bands of light and dark brown, or may possess a dorsal lengthwise stripe of yellow or light brown.[1]
Distribution
Paeromopodids are endemic to the United States and occur in two distinct areas: the first is a large Pacific coast range extending from
Ecology and behavior
Paeromopodids are relatively active and fast-moving millipedes, with a high degree of flexibility. Many species are found under rocks or moist, rotten logs as opposed to buried in
Species
Genus Californiulus
- Californiulus blechrostriatus
- Californiulus chamberlini
- Californiulus dorsovittatus
- Californiulus euphanus
- Californiulus parvior
- Californiulus yosemitensis
Genus Paeromopus
References
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- JSTOR 3493377.
- ^ a b Shelley, R. M.; Bauer, S. B. (1997). "New records and species, and taxonomic alterations in the milliped family Paeromopodidae (Julida)". Entomological News. 108 (1): 1–14.