Pseudopolydesmus pinetorum
(Bollman, 1888)
A small polydesmid first described by Bollman in 1888. The species name 'pinetorum' refers to its association with pine forest . A laboratory study has documented aspects of its and growth, though detailed information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudopolydesmus pinetorum: //ˌsjuːdoʊˌpɒlɪˈdɛzməs paɪˈniːtərəm//
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Habitat
Pine forest
Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Polydesmus pinetorum by Bollman in 1888; later transferred to Pseudopolydesmus.
Research significance
Subject of laboratory study on and growth in the Bond laboratory at UC Davis, where 3D imaging techniques have been applied to related Pseudopolydesmus .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Congrats to UC Davis Scientists Iris Bright and Megan Ma: Selected for NSF REPS Program | Bug Squad
- Laboratory Observations on the Natural History of Pseudopolydesmus pinetorum (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Polydesmidae) with Emphasis on Reproduction and Growth