Zygethobius
Chamberlin, 1903
Zygethobius is a of in the Henicopidae, Lithobiomorpha. These small to -sized centipedes are characterized by 15 pairs of legs as , a defining trait of the order. The genus was established by Chamberlin in 1903 and contains primarily found in western North America. Members of this genus are terrestrial adapted to specific microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zygethobius: //zaɪˈɡɛθoʊbiəs//
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Distribution
Western North America, with records from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and adjacent areas.
Similar Taxa
- LithobiusBoth belong to Lithobiomorpha and share 15 leg pairs, but Lithobius is distinguished by different structure and is more broadly distributed across the Northern Hemisphere.
- HenicopsAlso in Henicopidae, but Henicops generally show different antennal segmentation and tergite sculpturing patterns.