Paracortinidae is a
family
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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 ...
s in the order
Callipodida
Callipodida is an order of millipedes containing around 130 species, many characterized by crests or ridges.
Description
Callipodida are long and narrow millipedes, up to in length with 40-60 body segments. A dorsal groove is present running ...
. It is currently made up of two
genera
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and about 12 species; however, genetic studies are needed to properly determine the structure of the family. The members of the family are found across
Vietnam
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and southern
China
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.
Genera
There are currently two genera in Paracortinidae:
* ''
Angulifemur''
* ''
Paracortina''
References
Callipodida
Millipede families
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