Euryurus
C. L. Koch, 1847
flat-backed millipede
Species Guides
4- Euryurus carolinensis
- Euryurus erythropygos
- Euryurus evides
- Euryurus leachii(Leach's millipede)
Euryurus is a of flat-backed millipedes in the Euryuridae, containing approximately 14 described . These millipedes are to the Nearctic region and are commonly found in forested . The genus has been subject to ecological research, particularly regarding thermal in Euryurus leachii, which has a critical thermal maximum of approximately 40.5°C.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euryurus: /ˌjʊəˈraɪərəs/
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Habitat
Forested environments; associated with dead wood of varying decay classes. Exposed dry logs represent a common microhabitat.
Distribution
Nearctic region (North America).
Seasonality
Active across multiple seasons; thermal shows seasonal plasticity, with individuals collected in fall exhibiting higher critical thermal maxima than those collected in spring.
Ecological Role
; contributes to decomposition processes in forest .
Human Relevance
Studied as a model organism for understanding responses of less vagile arthropods to fragmentation and climate change; thermal research informs predictions about shifts in composition and processes.
Similar Taxa
- Xystodesmidae family membersEuryuridae was historically classified within Xystodesmidae; flat-backed millipedes in both share similar body plans and preferences, requiring careful examination of taxonomic characters for distinction.