Sepedonophilus perforatus
Species of centipede From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sepedonophilus perforatus is a species of centipede in the Geophilidae family. It is endemic to Australia and was first described in 1887 by German entomologist Erich Haase.[1][2]
| Sepedonophilus perforatus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Chilopoda |
| Order: | Geophilomorpha |
| Family: | Geophilidae |
| Genus: | Sepedonophilus |
| Species: | S. perforatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Sepedonophilus perforatus | |
| Synonyms | |
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Description
The original description of this species is based on a male specimen measuring 50 mm in length, with 79 pairs of legs.[3]
Distribution
The species occurs in eastern Queensland. The type locality is Gayndah.[2][4]
Behaviour
The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood.[4]
References
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