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Superorder EPIMORPHA Sensu stricto

Introduction

The subclass Epimorpha sensu stricto (cf. Edgecombe et al. 1999) includes those centipede orders in which the young hatch in the same form as the adults-that is, with a complete set of at least 25 segments and at least 21 legs. The subclass is divided into two orders, Geophilomorpha and Scolopendromorpha. All members are solid animals with sturdy legs; their eggs are laid in clusters (Hoffmann 1982: 683).

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
12-Feb-2010 (import)