Ophyiulus pilosus
(Newport, 1843)
Furry Snake Millipede
Ophyiulus pilosus is a in the Julidae, commonly known as the Furry Snake Millipede. Native to North America, it has been introduced to New Zealand. The species is notable for its association with a -like organism (RLO) observed in its intestinal epithelium, representing one of the few documented cases of such bacterial associations in millipedes. Four are recognized: O. p. brevispinosus, O. p. etruscus, O. p. major, and O. p. populi.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophyiulus pilosus: /oʊˈfaɪjʊləs paɪˈloʊsəs/
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Distribution
Native to North America; introduced to New Zealand. A -like organism associated with this was documented from a single locality in Ontario, Canada.