Cryptops leucopodus
Rafinesque, 1820
Cryptops leucopodus is a of in the Cryptopidae, first described by Rafinesque in 1820. It belongs to the order Scolopendromorpha, which includes some of the largest and most venomous centipedes. The species is known from North America, particularly the United States. As a member of the Cryptops, it shares the characteristic body plan of cryptopid centipedes, which typically possess 21 pairs of legs in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptops leucopodus: //ˈkrɪptɒps luːˈkɒpədəs//
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Distribution
United States; North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The provided context primarily concerns Cryptops speleorex, a troglobiont from Movile Cave, Romania, which is distinct from C. leucopodus. The two species should not be conflated. C. speleorex is to a unique chemosynthetic cave and is significantly larger (46-52 mm), whereas C. leucopodus is a surface-dwelling North American species with no known troglomorphic adaptations.