Scolopendromorpha | |
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Scolopendra ovitora guarding her eggs | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
Class: | Chilopoda |
Subclass: | Pleurostigmomorpha |
Order: | Scolopendromorpha |
Families | |
Scolopendromorpha is an order of centipedes also known as tropical centipedes[1] or bark centipedes.[2][3] This order includes about 700 species in five families. These centipedes are found nearly worldwide, with tropical and subtropical regions providing the richest diversity in species.[4] This order includes the only known amphibious centipedes, Scolopendra cataracta, Scolopendra paradoxa, and Scolopendra alcyona.[5][6][7][8]
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