Atopetholus angelus
Chamberlin, 1920
Atopetholus angelus is a in the Atopetholidae, described by Chamberlin in 1920. It belongs to the Spirobolida, a group of large, cylindrical millipedes commonly known as giant millipedes or round-backed millipedes. The species has been recorded in North America, with specific locality data indicating presence in Louisiana, United States. Very little detailed biological information has been published for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atopetholus angelus: //ˌætoʊˈpɛθələs ˈænʤələs//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Louisiana, United States.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'angelus' is derived from Latin, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger'. The was described by Ralph Vary Chamberlin, a prolific arachnologist and myriapodologist, in 1920.