Aniulus orientalis

Causey, 1952

Aniulus orientalis is a in the Parajulidae, described by Causey in 1952. It belongs to the order Julida, a group of cylindrical millipedes commonly known as juliform millipedes. Records indicate its presence in North America, specifically in North Carolina, United States. As with other members of its family, it is likely a soil-dwelling , though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aniulus orientalis: /əˈnaɪjʊləs ˌɔːriˈɛntəlɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from North Carolina, United States. Distribution data are sparse; additional range information beyond this single state record is not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic note

Aniulus orientalis was described by Nell Bevel Causey in 1952. The Aniulus belongs to the tribe Aniulini within the Parajulinae. The specific epithet 'orientalis' (eastern) refers to its geographic origin in the eastern United States, not to the Orient (Asia), distinguishing it from unrelated 'orientalis' in other .

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