Harpogonopus
Loomis, 1960
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1Harpogonopus is a of millipedes in the Nearctodesmidae, order Polydesmida. The genus was established by Loomis in 1960. Members of this genus belong to the flat-backed millipede group, characterized by lateral extensions (paranota) on most body segments. The genus occurs in the Nearctic region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Harpogonopus: /hɑrˌpoʊɡəˈnoʊpəs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region (North America).
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Taxonomic placement
There is discrepancy in placement between sources: Catalogue of Life places Harpogonopus in Trichopolydesmidae, while GBIF and NCBI place it in Nearctodesmidae. Nearctodesmidae is the more recent and widely accepted placement.
Etymology
The name Harpogonopus derives from Greek elements likely referring to the (male reproductive appendages), with 'harpo-' possibly alluding to a hooked or grasping structure.