Floridobolus floydi
Shelley, Phillips & Bernard, 2014
Floridobolus floydi is a described in 2014, to peninsular Florida. It belongs to the Floridobolus, commonly known as Florida scrub millipedes. The species is restricted to Florida scrub , a rare and declining . Like other members of its genus, it is adapted to this specific habitat type.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Floridobolus floydi: /flɔˌɹɪdoʊˈboʊləs flɔɪdi/
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Habitat
Florida scrub of peninsular Florida. This habitat consists of dry, sandy areas with sparse oak and pine vegetation.
Distribution
to peninsular Florida, United States. Distribution records indicate presence in Florida.
Similar Taxa
- Floridobolus penneriCongeneric in the same , also to Florida scrub
- Floridobolus oriniCongeneric described in the same 2014 publication, also to Florida scrub
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Taxonomic history
Prior to the 2014 description of F. orini and F. floydi, the Floridobolus contained only F. penneri and was considered the sole member of the Floridobolidae. The genus was later placed in Spirobolidae.