Sphaeriodesmidae
Humbert & De Saussure, 1869
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1Sphaeriodesmidae is a of flat-backed millipedes in the order Polydesmida, established by Humbert & De Saussure in 1869. The family contains approximately 15 and at least 90 described . Members are found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. As part of the superfamily Sphaeriodesmoidea, they represent one of several families within the diverse Polydesmida order.
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How to pronounce Sphaeriodesmidae: /sfɛəri.oʊˈdɛsmɪdiː/
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Distribution
Southeastern United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia), Mexico, and Cuba. Distribution records indicate presence in these regions, though detailed range boundaries remain poorly documented.
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Taxonomic placement
Sphaeriodesmidae is the sole in the superfamily Sphaeriodesmoidea, distinguishing it from other polydesmidan families placed in different superfamilies such as Polydesmoidea and Rhachodesmoidea.
Research status
Despite having at least 90 described , Sphaeriodesmidae remains relatively understudied. Most species were described by mid-20th century myriapodologists, with limited subsequent taxonomic or ecological work.