| Craterostigmus | |
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| Craterostigmus crabilli | |
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| Structural features of C. tasmanianus illustrated by Reginald Innes Pocock | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Chilopoda |
| Order: | Craterostigmomorpha |
| Family: | Craterostigmidae |
| Genus: | Craterostigmus Pocock, 1902 |
| Type species | |
| Craterostigmus tasmanianus Pocock, 1902 | |
Craterostigmus is a genus of centipedes belonging to the Craterostigmidae family. [1] The species are found in Australasia. [1] Craterostigmus species, especially C. tasmanianus, are an evolutionarily important group of centipedes known for their unique genetic, sensory, and ecological adaptations. [2] Their distinct phylogenetic position highlights their independent evolutionary history within myriapods, underscoring their significance in studies of centipede evolution and the biodiversity of Tasmania. [3] [2] They have elliptical, bipartite eye, which is located fronto-laterally on either side of their head and their body has lots of morphological peculiarities [4]