Oxyurus (millipede)

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Oxyurus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Diplopoda
Order: Polydesmida
Family: Xystodesmidae
Genus: Oxyurus
Koch, 1847

Oxyurus is a genus of millipedes belonging to the family Xystodesmidae. [1]

The species of this genus are found in Southern America. [1]

Species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Oxyurus Koch, 1847". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 23 May 2021.