Biology:Glomeris punica
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Diplopoda |
| Order: | Glomerida |
| Family: | Glomeridae |
| Genus: | Glomeris |
| Species: | G. punica
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| Glomeris punica Attems, 1900
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| Glomeris punica is native to Algeria and Tunisia. | |
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Glomeris punica, is a species of pill millipede belonging to the genus Glomeris and the family Glomeridae.[1]
Description
Adults of Glomeris punica exhibit a maximum length of 12 mm and a width of 6 mm. The millipede displays a varied colouration from a light brown to darker shades. The species possesses 2 - 11 tergites, which display a faded paramedian spot pattern. Male legs numbered 17, 18 and 19 possess well defined telopods. A distinctive feature of the species is the consistently prominent lateral lobe in the 17th coxite of the male.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Glomeris punica is native to North Africa, where it can be found within the countries of Tunisia and Algeria.[2] Both countries share a border, which means they have a direct land boundary that connects them.[3] Both Tunisia and Algeria possess a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by dry hot summers and wet mild winters.[4][5] The species inhabits humid Querus and Pinus forests, where G. punica can be found on the forest floor hiding beneath rocks, decaying wood and leaf litter.[2]
References
- ↑ "Glomeris punica Attems, 1900". 2023-11-15. https://www.millibase.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1024582.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sergei, Golovatch & Jean-Paul, Mauriès & Nesrine, Akkari & Stoev, Pavel & Jean-Jacques, Geoffroy. (2009). The millipede genus Glomeris Latreille, 1802 (Diplopoda, Glomerida, Glomeridae) in North Africa. ZooKeys. 12. 10.3897/zookeys.12.179.
- ↑ "Algeria". 2023-11-15. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/algeria/.
- ↑ "Tunisia". 2023-05-23. https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/tunisia/climate-data-historical#:~:text=The%20northern%20mountainous%20region%20has,has%20an%20arid%20steppe%20climate..
- ↑ "Algeria". 2023-05-23. https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/algeria/climate-data-historical.
Wikidata ☰ Q107150534 entry
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