Geophilomorpha

Geophilomorpha
A western yellow centipede (Haplophilus subterraneanus)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Chilopoda
Subclass: Pleurostigmomorpha
Order: Geophilomorpha
Suborders

Geophilomorpha is an order of centipedes commonly known as soil centipedes.[1] The name "Geophilomorpha" is from Ancient Greek roots meaning "formed to love the earth."[2] This group is the most diverse centipede order, with 230 genera.[3] These centipedes are found nearly worldwide but are absent in Antarctica and most Arctic regions.[4]

  1. ^ "Soil Centipedes (Order Geophilomorpha)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  2. ^ Scarborough, John (February 19, 1992). Medical and Biological Terminologies: Classical Origins. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 9780806130293 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "ITIS - Report: Geophilomorpha". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
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