Geophilus flavus
Geophilus flavus is a species of centipede in the family Geophilidae.[2] The Geophilidae (like other members of Geophilomorpha) are called soil centipedes. It is terrestrial and commonly found at seashore locations.[1]
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Description
Specimens are yellow in colour, have 49–57 pairs of legs, and may grow up to 45 millimetres (1.8 in) in length.[3][2]
Diet
These centipedes feed on other invertebrates in their environment, including other arthropods and earthworms.
Reproduction
The females lay clutches of 50-60 eggs in soil or rotten wood. They stand guard over the eggs until the offspring is born. The females sometimes lick the eggs to protect them from fungi.[4]
Distribution
This species is found across Europe, and has been introduced into North America, Australia and Thailand .[2]
References
- A. D. Barber (2012). Barber AD (ed.). "Geophilus flavus (De Geer, 1778)". World database of littoral Myriapoda. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- "Tasmanian Multipedes: Geophilomorpha". Polydesmida.info. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
- "Macro Photos - Chilopoda (centipedes) - Geophilus flavus". Insectmacros.com. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
- https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MesozoicLife/conversations/topics/1215
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