Order Spirostreptida

Classification · Size · Identification · Remarks · Internet References · Works Cited

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Diplopoda (Millipedes)

Order Spirostreptida

Size

Up to 28 cm

Identification

Large cylindrical millipedes found mainly in the tropics. There is only one pair of gonopods (sex organs). (1)

Remarks

In the southwestern US millipedes of the genus Orthoporus often congregate in large numbers. Three species occur in states adjacent to Mexico. (1)

Internet References

Genus List

Works Cited

1.	Spiders and Their Kin: A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press By Herbert W. Levi, Lorna R. Levi, Nicholas Strekalovsky

Contributed by Lynette Schimming on 16 April, 2005 - 7:17pm
Last updated 7 October, 2005 - 2:51pm

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