Ethopolys
Chamberlin, 1912
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1Ethopolys is a of in the Lithobiidae, order Lithobiomorpha. First described by Chamberlin in 1912, this genus is currently classified within the stone centipedes, a group characterized by elongated bodies with 15 pairs of legs in . The genus is recognized in taxonomic databases but appears to have minimal documented ecological or biological study. Some sources treat Ethopolys as a subgenus rather than a full genus, indicating taxonomic uncertainty.
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How to pronounce Ethopolys: /ˌɛθoʊˈpɑlɪs/
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Taxonomic uncertainty
Ethopolys has been treated inconsistently in the literature. GBIF recognizes it as a , while Catalogue of Life lists it as a subgenus. This discrepancy suggests the need for taxonomic revision.