Blaniulidae

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Blaniulidae
Blaniulus guttulatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Diplopoda
Order: Julida
Family: Blaniulidae
C. L. Koch, 1847

Blaniulidae is a family of millipedes in the order Julida. Members are long and thin, with a length:width ratio of up to 30:1. Eyes may be present or absent, and members have distinctive spots on each segment: the ozadenes or odiferous glands.[1] The family contains the following genera:[2]

References

  1. ^ J. Gordon Blower (1985). Millipedes: Keys and Notes for the Identification of the Species. Linnean Society of London. p. 105. ISBN 90-04-07698-0.
  2. ^ P. Myers; R. Espinosa; C. S. Parr; T. Jones; G. S. Hammond & T. A. Dewey (2013). "Blaniulidae: Classification". Animal Diversity Web. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Retrieved October 3, 2013.