Striariidae
Bollman, 1893
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1Striariidae is a of small millipedes in the order Chordeumatida, containing approximately 13 described across three : Amplaria, Striaria, and Vaferia. Members of this family are characterized by having 30 body segments in adulthood, a trait that distinguishes them from many other families. The family is part of the superfamily Striarioidea within the suborder Nematophora.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Striariidae: //straɪˈærɪˌaɪdiː//
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Identification
possess 30 segments (counting the collum as the first and the as the last), a diagnostic feature for the . The three recognized —Amplaria, Striaria, and Vaferia—can be distinguished by subtle morphological differences in structure and body proportions, though specific identification requires examination of mature male specimens.
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Distribution
Documented occurrences in the United States include California, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, and Kentucky. The appears to have a North American distribution, though precise range boundaries remain incompletely documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chordeumatida familiesMany chordeumatid millipedes share small body size and similar general , but Striariidae is distinguished by the fixed count of 30 segments in ; related in other superfamilies may have different segment numbers or configurations.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Bollman in 1893. The three constituent were described across the 20th century: Striaria (1888), Amplaria (1941), and Vaferia (1958).
Research status
With only about 13 described and 721 iNaturalist observations, Striariidae remains relatively understudied. Many aspects of their —including preferences, feeding , and complete geographic range—await detailed investigation.