Texella bifurcata
(Briggs, 1968)
Texella bifurcata is an armoured ( ) in the Phalangodidae, described by Briggs in 1968. The is known from North America. Like other members of the Texella, it belongs to the suborder Laniatores, characterized by relatively short legs and often cryptic habits. Very few specific details about its biology have been documented in accessible literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Texella bifurcata: /tɛkˈsɛl.ə bɪˈfɜːrˌkeɪtə/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in this region, though specific locality data within North America are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic Placement
Texella bifurcata is placed in the Phalangodidae within the superfamily Phalangodoidea. The Texella contains multiple of armoured , many of which are found in cave or subterranean in North America, though specific habitat information for T. bifurcata is not confirmed.
Data Limitations
This has only 14 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly documented. The original description by Briggs (1968) and subsequent taxonomic treatments may contain additional morphological details not captured in general databases.