Rhysodesmini

Brölemann, 1916

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Boraria
Cherokia(wrinkled flat-backed millipede)
Dicellarius
Gyalostethus
Pachydesmus
Pleuroloma(Pleurolomas)
Rhysodesmus

Rhysodesmini is a tribe of flat-backed millipedes (order Polydesmida) established by Brölemann in 1916. The tribe contains approximately 16 and at least 126 described , though estimates vary among sources. Members are classified within the Xystodesmidae and Rhysodesminae. Notable genera include Rhysodesmus, Pleuroloma, and Cherokia.

Pleuroloma flavipes by (c) aarongunnar, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by aarongunnar. Used under a CC-BY license.

Rhysodesmus by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pachydesmus by (c) John P Friel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John P Friel. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Rhysodesmini: /ˌraɪsoʊˈdɛs.mɪˌnaɪ/

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Taxonomic scope

Rhysodesmini is one of the most -rich tribes within Xystodesmidae, with -level diversity concentrated in North America. The type genus is Rhysodesmus. Taxonomic boundaries and species counts remain subject to revision.

Data availability

Most -level information for Rhysodesmini is sparse or -specific. Tribe-level generalizations for appearance, , and are not well-supported in published literature.