Biology:Glomeris ligurica

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Short description: Species of millipede.

Glomeris ligurica
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Diplopoda
Order: Glomerida
Family: Glomeridae
Genus: Glomeris
Species:
G. ligurica
Binomial name
Glomeris ligurica
Latzel, 1886
Synonyms

Glomeris ligurica is a species of pill millipede within the genus Glomeris and family Glomeridae.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Glomeris ligurica is native to Europe, where it can be found within the countries of France and Italy.[2] G. ligurica occurs within mountainous habitat consisting of valleys, rubble and rocks, where it can be found within leaf litter and under stones.[3] The species has been recorded to inhabit elevated terrain at altitudes of 811 meters above sea level.[3] G. ligurica has been encountered alongside plant genera such as Quercus, Olea, Rubus and Hedera.[3]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:[1]

  • Glomeris ligurica genuina Latzel, 1886
  • Glomeris ligurica levantina Verhoeff, 1909

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Glomeris ligurica Latzel, 1886". 2023-06-02. https://www.millibase.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=952373. 
  2. "Occurrences". 2023-06-02. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/search?geometry=POLYGON((-10.18112%2036.93066,25.18112%2036.93066,25.18112%2051.06934,-10.18112%2051.06934,-10.18112%2036.93066))&has_coordinate=true&has_geospatial_issue=false&occurrence_status=present&taxon_key=1028210. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Wesener, Thomas & Conrad, Cathrin. (2016). Local Hotspots of Endemism or Artifacts of Incorrect Taxonomy? The Status of Microendemic Pill Millipede Species of the Genus Glomeris in Northern Italy (Diplopoda, Glomerida). PLoS ONE. 11. 10.1371/journal.pone.0162284.

Wikidata ☰ Q4295879 entry