Ethelumoris
Sign in to saveEthelumoris is a genus of woodlice belonging to the family Armadillidae. This genus was described in 1907 by Harriet Richardson who originally placed this genus in the family Eubelidae. The type specimen for this species is a Ethelumoris parallelus from Mt. Coffee, Liberia. There are currently two species in this genus.
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Ethelumoris is a genus of woodlice belonging to the family Armadillidae. This genus was described in 1907 by Harriet Richardson who originally placed this genus in the family Eubelidae. The type specimen for this species is a Ethelumoris parallelus from Mt. Coffee, Liberia. There are currently two species in this genus.
== Description == Ethelumoris sp. have a second pair of antennae that is short, and the flagellum has two segments. Their first thoracic segment has broad epimera (side plates) that originate from the underside and extend along the full length of the sides. These plates extend past the rear corners of the segment and are split at the back by a deep groove, forming a large inner part and a smaller outer part.