Orophe
Chamberlin, 1951
Species Guides
1Orophe is a of robust millipedes in the Xystodesmidae, to the Rocky Mountains of northern Idaho and western Montana. The genus contains two : Orophe unicus and Orophe cabinetus. Both species are large-bodied with similar coloration featuring yellow paranota and central yellow patches on the tergites, differing only in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orophe: /ˈɔːr.oʊ.fi/
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Identification
The two are superficially similar and distinguished only by features of the (male reproductive appendages). The combination of large size, domed body profile from low-set depressed paranota, and yellow paranota with central yellow tergite patches is characteristic of the .
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Habitat
Rocky Mountain forest environments in northern Idaho and western Montana; specific microhabitat preferences not documented
Distribution
to the Rocky Mountains of northern Idaho and western Montana, United States
Similar Taxa
- Other Xystodesmidae generaOrophe differs in its distinctive domed appearance from low, depressed paranota and specific yellow color pattern on paranota and tergites
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Species differentiation
The two Orophe unicus and Orophe cabinetus are morphologically cryptic; reliable identification requires examination of structures