Callipodida
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Abacion
Brown Crested Millipedes, Crested Millipedes
Abacion is a genus of large, dark brown crested millipedes in the family Abacionidae, order Callipodida. The genus comprises approximately 10 described species distributed in North America. Members are characterized by prominent dorsal crests on their body segments, a distinctive feature of the group. The genus was established by Rafinesque in 1820 and represents one of the more conspicuous millipede taxa in its range due to its size and crested appearance.
Abacion tesselatum
crested millipede
Abacion tesselatum is a species of crested millipede in the family Abacionidae, first described by Rafinesque in 1820. It is a member of the order Callipodida, one of the major lineages of millipedes. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Kentucky. As a crested millipede, it belongs to a group characterized by distinctive dorsal projections on their body segments.
Tynomma
Tynomma is a genus of millipedes in the order Callipodida, family Tynommatidae. The genus was established by Loomis in 1937. Members of this genus are characterized by features typical of the Tynommatidae, including distinctive body segmentation and gonopod morphology. The genus occurs in western North America, with species documented from California and surrounding regions.