Glomeris punica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Diplopoda
Order: Glomerida
Family: Glomeridae
Genus: Glomeris
Species:
G. punica
Binomial name
Glomeris punica
Attems, 1900
Glomeris punica is native to Algeria and Tunisia.
Synonyms
    • Glomeris connexa punica Attems, 1900
    • Glomeris connexa var. punica Attems, 1900
    • Glomeris europaea striata var. punica Attems, 1900
    • Glomeris numidia Verhoeff, 1920

Glomeris punica, is a species of pill millipede belonging to the genus Glomeris and the family Glomeridae.[1]

Description

Adults of Glomeris punica exhibit a maximum length of 12 mm and a width of 6 mm. The millipede displays a varied colouration from a light brown to darker shades. The species possesses 2 - 11 tergites, which display a faded paramedian spot pattern. Male legs numbered 17, 18 and 19 possess well defined telopods. A distinctive feature of the species is the consistently prominent lateral lobe in the 17th coxite of the male.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Glomeris punica is native to North Africa, where it can be found within the countries of Tunisia and Algeria.[2] Both countries share a border, which means they have a direct land boundary that connects them.[3] Both Tunisia and Algeria possess a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by dry hot summers and wet mild winters.[4][5] The species inhabits humid Querus and Pinus forests, where G. punica can be found on the forest floor hiding beneath rocks, decaying wood and leaf litter.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Glomeris punica Attems, 1900". Millibase. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  2. 1 2 3 Sergei, Golovatch & Jean-Paul, Mauriès & Nesrine, Akkari & Stoev, Pavel & Jean-Jacques, Geoffroy. (2009). The millipede genus Glomeris Latreille, 1802 (Diplopoda, Glomerida, Glomeridae) in North Africa. ZooKeys. 12. 10.3897/zookeys.12.179.
  3. ↑ "Algeria". Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  4. ↑ "Tunisia". Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CCKP) World Bank. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
  5. ↑ "Algeria". Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CCKP) World Bank. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
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