Nemasomatidae

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Nemasomatidae is a of millipedes in the order Julida. The family contains at least eleven , including Nemasoma, the type genus, as well as Ameractis, Antrokoreana, Basoncopus, Dasynemasoma, Heterisobates, Lavabates, Orinisobates, Sinostemmiulus, and Thalassisobates. These millipedes are part of the diverse soil-dwelling fauna within Julida.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemasomatidae: /ˌnɛməˌsɒməˈtaɪdiː/

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Distribution

Distribution records are sparse in available databases. The Antrokoreana is known from Korea, suggesting at least some representation in East Asia. The genus Thalassisobates implies possible coastal or intertidal associations, though this has not been verified.

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Taxonomic composition

The includes the following : Ameractis, Antrokoreana, Basoncopus, Dasynemasoma, Heterisobates, Lavabates, Nemasoma, Orinisobates, Sinostemmiulus, and Thalassisobates. The etymology of Thalassisobates suggests a potential association with marine or coastal environments (from Greek thalassa, sea), though this remains unconfirmed.

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