Phengodes fenestrata
Wittmer, 1976
Phengodes fenestrata is a of in the , described by Wittmer in 1976. The Phengodes is known for bioluminescent that are of . Related species have been documented employing sophisticated chemical strategies to circumvent millipede defensive secretions. The species occurs in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phengodes fenestrata: //fɛŋˈɡoʊdiːz fɛˈnɛstrətə//
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Distribution
North America
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Related species biology
The Phengodes laticollis has been studied in detail. Its use hollow sickle-shaped to pierce intersegmental on the surface of , injecting gastric fluids that induce abrupt paralysis. This prevents the millipede from discharging defensive benzoquinones or hydrogen cyanide, allowing safe consumption of liquified body contents (Eisner et al. 1998).