Sigmoria australis

Shelley, 1986

Sigmoria australis is a flat-backed in the Xystodesmidae, described by Shelley in 1986. It belongs to the Polydesmida, a group characterized by their dorsoventrally flattened bodies and distinct extensions (paranota) on each . The is known from North America, with confirmed records from Florida.

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How to pronounce Sigmoria australis: //sɪɡˈmɔːriə ɔːˈstreɪlɪs//

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Distribution

North America, specifically recorded from Florida, United States.

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Taxonomic History

Described by R.M. Shelley in 1986. The specific epithet 'australis' refers to its southern distribution relative to other Sigmoria .

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