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Himantariidae
Himantariidae is a monophyletic family (biology), family of centipedes in the order Geophilomorpha and superfamily Himantarioidea, found almost exclusively in the Northern Hemisphere. Centipedes in this family feature a short head with a concave Labrum (arthropod mouthpart), labral margin bearing a row of Denticle (tooth feature), denticles, a single dentate lamella and some pectinate lamellae on each Mandible (arthropod mouthpart), mandible, second Maxilla (arthropod mouthpart), maxillae with strongly tapering telopodites and slightly spatulate claws, and a stout forcipular segment with short forcipules and a wide Tergum, tergite; the ultimate legs usually have no pretarsus, and the female gonopods are distinct and biarticulate. These centipedes are very elongated with a high mean number of trunk segments (often greater than 100) and great variability in this number within species. The number of leg-bearing segments in this family ranges from 47 to 181. The maximum number of legs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himantarioidea
Himantarioidea is a monophyly, monophyletic superfamily (biology), superfamily of Geophilomorpha, soil centipedes in the suborder Adesmata containing the families Oryidae, Himantariidae, and Schendylidae (including Ballophilidae). Centipedes in this superfamily share several distinctive traits. For example, the lateral parts of the Labrum (arthropod mouthpart), labrum in these centipedes are fringed by Denticle (tooth feature), denticles along the posterior margin. Furthermore, in this superfamily, the proximal (Clypeus (arthropod anatomy), clypeal) part of the roof of the chamber leading to the mouth opening features clusters of spear-shaped sense organs. Moreover, each Maxilla (arthropod mouthpart), telopodite of the second Maxilla (arthropod mouthpart), maxillae in these centipedes ends in a pretarsus that is flattened at the tip. References Geophilomorpha Arthropod superfamilies {{Centipede-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geophilomorpha
Geophilomorpha is an order of centipedes commonly known as soil centipedes. The name "Geophilomorpha" is from Ancient Greek roots meaning "formed to love the earth." This group is the most diverse centipede order, with 230 genera. These centipedes are found nearly worldwide but are absent in Antarctica and most Arctic regions. Description Centipedes in this order are epimorphic, hatching with a full complement of segments. These centipedes each have an odd number of leg-bearing segments ranging from 27 (in the genus '' Schendylops'') to 191 (in the species '' Gonibregmatus plurimipes''). They are eyeless and blind, with long and narrow bodies, ranging from yellow to brown in color and from about 1 cm to 22 cm in length. They bear spiracles on all leg-bearing segments except the first and the last. The antennae have 14 segments and are usually slightly attenuated. Suborders and families This order is a monophyletic group including two suborders: the monophyletic Placodesmata, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himantarium
''Himantarium'' is a genus of centipedes in the family Himantariidae. Centipedes in this genus feature a swollen trunk that is posteriorly stout, subcircular sternal pore-fields on almost all trunk segments, much inflated coxapleura completely covered with scattered pores, and a very small metasternite on the ultimate leg-bearing segment; each mandible has a robust dentate lamella and few pectinate lamellae. These centipedes range from 10 cm to 20 cm in length, have from 87 to 179 pairs of legs, and are found in the Mediterranean region. Both the minimum (87 pairs) and the maximum (179 pairs) number of legs in this genus appear in the species ''Himantarium gabrielis'', which exhibits a striking degree of intraspecific variation in leg number. Species *'' Himantarium europaeum'' (Chalande & Ribaut, 1909) *''Himantarium gabrielis ''Himantarium gabrielis'' is a species of centipede in the family Himantariidae. Description ''Himantarium gabrielis'' can reach a length ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |