Trigoniulidae
Attems, 1909
round-backed millipedes
Genus Guides
1- Trigoniulus(Asian millipede (informal, for T. corallinus))
Trigoniulidae is a of round-backed in the order Spirobolida, comprising approximately 171 across 25 . The family was established by Attems in 1909. Members are found in tropical and subtropical regions where they inhabit leaf litter and soil environments. studies of at least one species, Trigoniulus lumbricinus, indicate seasonal fluctuations correlated with rainfall patterns.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Leaf litter and soil environments in tropical and subtropical regions.
Distribution
Tropical and subtropical regions; specific geographic range varies by and .
Seasonality
peaks observed May to July in studied , with declines following peak period; seasonal activity correlated with rainfall patterns.
Diet
feeding on decaying plant material in leaf litter.
Ecological Role
Decomposers contributing to nutrient cycling through consumption and breakdown of leaf litter.
Similar Taxa
- PachybolidaeTrigoniulidae has been treated as a synonym of Pachybolidae in some classifications (Catalogue of Life), though currently recognized as distinct by GBIF and NCBI; both belong to Spirobolida and share the round-backed .