Henicopidae

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Henicopidae is a of stone centipedes comprising approximately 19 and at least 120 described . Members of this family belong to the order Lithobiomorpha, a group characterized by elongated bodies with 15 pairs of legs in . The family exhibits broad geographic distribution, with records from Europe, North America, and Asia. Some species, such as Lamyctes coeculus, have achieved distribution through anthropochorous facilitated by parthenogenetic .

Lamyctes africanus by (c) Sylvain Eichhorn, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sylvain Eichhorn. Used under a CC-BY license.Lamyctes africanus by (c) Liam Keane, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Liam Keane. Used under a CC-BY license.Lamyctes africanus by (c) Liam Keane, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Liam Keane. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Henicopidae: /hɛˈnɪkəpaɪdiː/

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Distribution

Records exist from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United States (including Vermont), and China.

Human Relevance

Lamyctes coeculus has been transported globally by human activity, representing a case of successful anthropochorous .

Similar Taxa

  • LithobiidaeBoth are within Lithobiomorpha; Lithobiidae is the other major family of stone centipedes, distinguished by differences in tergite and leg that require detailed examination.

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