Ophiodopelma
Enderlein, 1908
Ophiodopelma is a of in the , first described by Enderlein in 1908. It belongs to the , a group of small, often overlooked commonly known as , barklice, and true . The genus is known from Japan, though detailed biological information remains limited. As a member of Pseudocaeciliidae, it is presumed to inhabit bark or foliage environments where these insects typically feed on lichens, , or detritus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophiodopelma: //ˌɒfiˌoʊdəˈpɛlmə//
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Distribution
Japan
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Taxonomic note
The Ophiodopelma was established by Günther Enderlein in 1908 within the . It is classified in the infraorder Philotarsetae, a group of free-living distinct from the parasitic . The etymology of the name suggests a serpentine or winding form (from Greek 'ophis' = snake, 'dopelma' possibly alluding to body shape), though this interpretation is speculative pending examination of the original description.
Data limitations
Available sources provide only taxonomic placement and geographic distribution. No -level treatments, morphological descriptions, or ecological studies were found in the consulted databases. Field research in Japanese forest , particularly on bark and foliage substrates, would likely yield additional information about this .