Macrosternodesmus palicola

Macrosternodesmus palicola

Classification

Class: Diplopoda
Order: Polydesmida
Family: Macrosternodesmidae

Macrosternodesmus is a monotypic genus of flat-backed millipede in the order Polydesmida, and Macrosternodesmus palicola is the only species in this genus. Authorities disagree regarding the family in which this genus belongs: Some authorities place this genus in the family Macrosternodesmidae. whereas others place this genus in the family Trichopolydesmidae.

Distribution

Anne Krediet · CC BY

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

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Macrosternodesmus palicola

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