Morphology, taxonomy and distribution of Diphyonyx gen. n., a lineage of geophilid centipedes with unusually shaped claws (Chilopoda: Geophilidae)
A new genus Diphyonyx is proposed here for a previously unrecognised lineage of geophilid centipedes. It is distinct from other geophilids in its unique combination of morphological characters, including the peculiar shape of the pretarsus of the legs on the anterior part of the trunk. The type spec...
Main Authors: | Lucio BONATO, Marzio ZAPPAROLI, Alessandro MINELLI |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2008-05-01
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Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200802-0017_Morphology_taxonomy_and_distribution_of_Diphyonyx_gen_n_a_lineage_of_geophilid_centipedes_with_unusually_sh.php |
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