Orthoporus texicolens
Chamberlin, 1938
Orthoporus texicolens is a in the Spirostreptidae, described by Chamberlin in 1938. It belongs to a of large, cylindrical millipedes commonly known as desert millipedes. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthoporus texicolens: //ɔrˈθoʊpɔːrəs ˌtɛksɪˈkoʊlɛnz//
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Distribution
Central America and North America
Similar Taxa
- Orthoporus ornatusCongeneric also found in southwestern United States; commonly known as the Texas Gold-Banded or desert millipede
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'texicolens' suggests an association with Texas, though the has a broader distribution across North and Central America.
Genus characteristics
Members of Orthoporus are large, slow-moving with cylindrical bodies and two pairs of legs per body . They are non-venomous and primarily detritivorous, feeding on decaying material.