Platyarthrus aiasensis
Legrand, 1954
Platyarthrus aiasensis is a of described by Legrand in 1954. It belongs to the Platyarthridae, a group of terrestrial isopods. The species has been recorded across multiple continents including Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and temperate Asia, suggesting either a broad native range or anthropogenic . It is one of several species in the Platyarthrus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platyarthrus aiasensis: /ˌplæt.iˈɑːr.θrəs ai̯əˈsen.sɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and temperate Asia. The wide geographic scatter of records suggests possible human-mediated transport, though this has not been confirmed.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Legrand in 1954. The epithet 'aiasensis' refers to the type locality.