Polykatianna sminthurina

(Mills, 1934)

Polykatianna sminthurina is a of in the Katiannidae. It belongs to the , characterized by a rounded, compact body form. The species was described by H.B. Mills in 1934. Records indicate it occurs across North America, including Pacific and southern regions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polykatianna sminthurina: /ˌpɒlɪˌkætiˈænə smɪnˈθjʊrɪnə/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from northern, Pacific, and southern regions of North America. Distribution records are sparse, with only 6 observations documented on iNaturalist.

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Taxonomic note

Originally described as Sminthurus sminthurinus by H.B. Mills in 1934, later transferred to Polykatianna. The specific epithet 'sminthurina' reflects this historical placement.

Data scarcity

This is poorly documented in scientific literature. Only 6 iNaturalist observations exist, and no published ecological or behavioral studies were located.

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