Atopetholidae

Chamberlin, 1918

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Atopetholidae is a of millipedes in the order Spirobolida, established by Chamberlin in 1918. The family comprises approximately 18 and at least 60 described . Members are distributed across the Americas, with records from the United States through Central America to South America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atopetholidae: /ˌætəʊˈpeθəloʊˌdaɪ/

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Distribution

The Americas, including the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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Taxonomic scope

The is taxonomically defined by Chamberlin (1918) and remains an accepted family within Spirobolida. No divisions are currently recognized.

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