Apheloriini
Apheloriini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Myriapoda
- Class: Diplopoda
- Order: Polydesmida
- Family: Xystodesmidae
- Tribe: Apheloriini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apheloriini: /ˌæfɪˈlɔːriˌaɪnaɪ/
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Summary
The tribe Apheloriini includes over 130 species in 8 genera, characterized by their unique features and aposematic coloration, with some species engaging in Müllerian mimicry with other genera.
Physical Characteristics
Flat-backed millipedes with aposematic coloration in black, red, and yellow.
Identification Tips
Look for a telopodite-coxa joint articulated at a 180° angle and a prefemoral process that is short and stout or absent.
Habitat
Central and southeastern United States; found in various terrestrial environments including forests and leaf litter.
Distribution
Ranges from the central and southeastern United States to southern Quebec, Canada.
Diet
Detritivorous, feeding on decomposing plant materials and organic matter.
Ecosystem Role
Important decomposers in their ecosystems.
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Tags
- Apheloriini
- millipedes
- Xystodesmidae
- Müllerian mimicry