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Geophilus duponti
Species of centipede From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Geophilus duponti is a species of centipede in the Geophilidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1897 by Italian entomologist Filippo Silvestri.[1][2]
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Description
The original description is based on a female specimen measuring 55 mm in length with 73 pairs of legs.[1][3]
Distribution
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales.[4] The type locality is Sydney.[2]
Behaviour
The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood.[4]
References
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