Polyxenus (millipede)
''Polyxenus'' is a genus of millipede in the Family (biology), family Polyxenidae. This genus includes at least 29 valid species. This genus has a worldwide distribution, with species found on all continents except Antarctica. Description Adults in this genus feature 10 Tergum, tergites in front of the telson and 13 pairs of legs. The tergites each feature two transverse rows of bristles. These millipedes usually feature eyes, most often with five or six Ommatidium, ommatidia on each side, but the number of these ommatidia can range from zero to ten on each side. Species *''Polyxenus albus'' Pocock, 1894 *''Polyxenus anacapensis'' Pierce, 1940 *''Polyxenus anophthalius'' Ishii & Yin, 2000 *''Polyxenus buxtoni'' Brollemann, 1921 *''Polyxenus caudatus'' Menge, 1854 *''Polyxenus chalcidicus'' Conde & Nguyen Duy-Jacquemin, 1971 *''Polyxenus chilensis'' Silvestri, 1903 *''Polyxenus colurus'' Menge, 1854 *''Polyxenus conformis'' Koch & Berendt, 1854 *''Polyxenus fasciculatus'' Say, ...
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Polyxenus Lagurus
''Polyxenus lagurus'', known as the bristly millipede is a species of millipede Millipedes (originating from the Latin , "thousand", and , "foot") are a group of arthropods that are characterised by having two pairs of jointed legs on most body segments; they are known scientifically as the class Diplopoda, the name derive ... found in many areas of Europe and North America.p. 13 It is covered with detachable bristles that have the ability to entangle ants and spiders that attack the animal. References Polyxenida Millipedes of Europe Millipedes of North America Animals described in 1758 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Millipede-stub ...
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