Sigmoria disjuncta

Shelley, 1981

Sigmoria disjuncta is a in the Xystodesmidae, described by Shelley in 1981. It belongs to the order Polydesmida, commonly known as flat-backed millipedes due to their dorsoventrally flattened bodies. The species is known from South Carolina, USA, and is part of a distributed across eastern North America. Like other xystodesmids, it likely inhabits moist forest floor typical of the Appalachian and Piedmont regions.

Sigmoria disjuncta-mouth by Skittlebug. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Sigmoria disjuncta mouth closeup by skitterbug. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Sigmoria disjuncta by Skittlebug. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Sigmoria disjuncta: /sɪɡˈmɔːrɪə dɪsˈdʒʌŋktə/

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Distribution

South Carolina, USA

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