Spirobolidae
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Chicobolus
Chicobolus is a monotypic genus of millipedes in the family Spirobolidae, established by Chamberlin in 1947. The genus contains a single species, Chicobolus spinigerus, commonly known as the Florida ivory millipede. This species is notable for its large size and pale coloration, and has been documented as a natural intermediate host for the acanthocephalan parasite Macracanthorhynchus ingens.
Floridobolus
Florida scrub millipedes
Floridobolus is a genus of large millipedes endemic to Florida scrub habitat in peninsular Florida. The genus contains three described species: F. penneri, F. orini, and F. floydi. These millipedes are notable for their oval cross-sectional body shape, distinguishing them from the circular cross-section typical of related spirobolid millipedes. F. penneri is critically imperiled due to habitat loss and restricted range.