Messicobolidae
Sign in to saveThe family Messicobolidae is one of the smaller families of millipedes in the order Spirobolida (fewer than 30 described species). In general appearance, messicobolids are medium to large size spirobolids and are often brightly colored. Messicobolids occur in mountainous regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Oak/pine forest and montane rain forest are the typical habitats in these environments and messicobolids are generally associated with decomposing logs and leaf litter of broad-leaved trees.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Messicobolidae is referenced by 3 other articles, and connects out to Mexico, Animalia and Honduras.
Vinony files it under Millipede families, Millipedes of Central America and Spirobolida.
Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.
Species
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassDiplopoda
- OrderSpirobolida
- FamilyMessicobolidae
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The family Messicobolidae is one of the smaller families of millipedes in the order Spirobolida (fewer than 30 described species). In general appearance, messicobolids are medium to large size spirobolids and are often brightly colored. Messicobolids occur in mountainous regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Oak/pine forest and montane rain forest are the typical habitats in these environments and messicobolids are generally associated with decomposing logs and leaf litter of broad-leaved trees.
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