Biology:Nannarrup

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Nannarrup
Scientific classification
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Chilopoda
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Genus:
Nannarrup

Foddai, Bonato, Pereira & Minelli, 2003 [1]
Species:
N. hoffmani
Binomial name
Nannarrup hoffmani
Foddai, Bonato, Pereira & Minelli, 2003 [1]

Nannarup is a genus of soil centipedes in the family Mecistocephalidae; this genus includes a single species, Nannarrup hoffmani,[2] commonly known as Hoffman's dwarf centipede, which was discovered in New York City's Central Park in 2002.[3] This species has 82 legs (41 pairs) and is only 10 mm long,[4] the smallest size in the order Mecistocephalidae.[5]

Researchers think that the species originated in East Asia and was carried to the United States in a shipment of imported plants.[6]

The species is the first new species to be discovered in Central Park in more than a century.[4] The species is named after Dr. Richard L. Hoffman, former curator of invertebrates at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, for his role in helping to identify the species.[4]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3335677 entry