Siphonophoridae
Siphonophoridae is a of millipedes in the order Siphonophorida. The family contains multiple and is characterized by elongated, worm-like bodies with numerous segments. The order Siphonophorida includes *Illacme plenipes*, which holds the record for the greatest number of legs among millipedes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Siphonophoridae: //ˌsaɪfəˌnɒˈfɔːrɪˌdiː//
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Distribution
Colombia (Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete). The broader order Siphonophorida has a disjunct distribution in western North America and southern Europe, but specific -level distribution is poorly documented.
Similar Taxa
- NemasomatidaeAlso in order Siphonophorida; distinguished by subtle differences in and geographic distribution (Nemasomatidae occurs in western North America, while Siphonophoridae is primarily Old World)
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Taxonomic note
The Siphonophoridae is one of two families in the order Siphonophorida, the other being Nemasomatidae. The order name derives from Greek 'siphon' (tube) and 'phoros' (bearing), referring to the tubular .