Nearctodesmidae
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Harpogonopus
Harpogonopus is a genus of millipedes in the family Nearctodesmidae, order Polydesmida. The genus was established by Loomis in 1960. Members of this genus belong to the flat-backed millipede group, characterized by lateral extensions (paranota) on most body segments. The genus occurs in the Nearctic region.
Kepolydesmus
Kepolydesmus is a genus of flat-backed millipedes in the family Nearctodesmidae. The genus was established by Chamberlin in 1910 and contains at least four described species. These millipedes belong to the order Polydesmida, which is characterized by a flattened body form. The genus has been documented through iNaturalist observations and is recognized in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and NCBI.
Kepolydesmus anderisus
Kepolydesmus anderisus is a small, flat-backed millipede species first described by Chamberlin in 1910. It belongs to the family Nearctodesmidae, a group of polydesmidan millipedes characterized by relatively simple gonopod structures and North American distribution. The species was originally described as Polydesmus anderisus before being transferred to Kepolydesmus. Like other members of its family, it likely inhabits moist forest floor habitats where it contributes to decomposition processes.