Cleidogona

Cook & Collins, 1895

Shining Quick Millipedes

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Cleidogona is a of millipedes in the Cleidogonidae, first described by Cook & Collins in 1895. The genus contains more than 100 described , making it one of the larger genera within the order Chordeumatida. Members are commonly referred to as 'Shining Quick Millipedes' due to their reflective and rapid movement. They are primarily distributed in North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cleidogona: /klaɪˈdɔɡənə/

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Identification

Cleidogona can be distinguished from other chordeumatidan by characters of the (male reproductive appendages), which are highly modified and -diagnostic within the genus. The 'Shining Quick Millipedes' suggests a reflective, smooth that distinguishes them from duller, slower-moving groups. Identification to species level requires examination of gonopod and often geographic information.

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Distribution

North America; are documented across the United States and Mexico.

Behavior

The 'Quick Millipedes' indicates rapid movement relative to many other groups, though specific behavioral studies are limited.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Chordeumatida generaSimilar small body size and general form, but distinguished by structure and the reflective characteristic of Cleidogona

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