Biology:Chondromorpha xanthotricha
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Short description: Species of millipede
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Diplopoda |
| Order: | Polydesmida |
| Family: | Paradoxosomatidae |
| Genus: | Chondromorpha |
| Species: | C. xanthotricha
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| Chondromorpha xanthotricha (Attems, 1898)
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Chondromorpha xanthotricha, is a species of millipedes in the family Paradoxosomatidae. It is native to South India and Sri Lanka.[1] Two subspecies recognized.[2]
Distribution
Although native to India and Sri Lanka, with shipping transportation, they have been introduced to many countries such as Taiwan, Philippines , Bali, New Caledonia, Samoa, Fiji, Mauritius, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Suriname, and Puerto Rico. The species was recorded for the first time from Singapore in 2012.[3]
Description
It is about 20–26 mm in length. Adults are chestnut brown to dark grey in color. They can move very fast.
Subspecies
- Chondromorpha xanthotricha hamuligerus Verhoeff, 1936
- Chondromorpha xanthotricha hirsutus Verhoeff, 1936
References
- ↑ "Annotated checklist of millipedes (Myriapoda: Diplopoda) of Sri Lanka". Research Gate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289858025_Annotated_checklist_of_millipedes_Myriapoda_Diplopoda_of_Sri_Lanka. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ↑ "Chondromorpha xanthotricha (Attems, 1898) (accepted name)". Catalogue of Life. http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/883fc919a8e1b7f2c3c5ea02f5ad8bcd. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ↑ "FIRST RECORDS OF TWO INTRODUCED MILLIPEDES ANOPLODESMUS SAUSSURII AND CHONDROMORPHA XANTHOTRICHA (DIPLOPODA: POLYDESMIDA: PARADOXOSOMATIDAE) IN SINGAPORE". National University of Singapore. https://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/nus/images/data/nature_in_singapore/online_journal/2012/2012nis141-149.pdf. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
Wikidata ☰ Q6442183 entry
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