Pseudotremia

Cope, 1869

Purple Rough-backed Millipedes

Pseudotremia is a of millipedes in the Cleidogonidae, order Chordeumatida. The genus is known from the eastern United States, with records from Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. within this genus have been documented with range extensions north of the Ohio River. The 'Purple Rough-backed Millipedes' refers to coloration and texture characteristics of these small soil-dwelling arthropods.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudotremia: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈtriːmiə//

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Distribution

Eastern United States: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Pseudotremia salisae has been documented with distribution extension north of the Ohio River in Ohio and Illinois.

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