Xenobolus
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Xenobolus carnifex | |
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Genus: | Xenobolus Carl, 1919
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Diaphoropus Silvestri, 1897 |
Xenobolus is a genus of millipedes in the family Pachybolidae,[1] containing two species found in India and Sri Lanka. The species are unusual within the Pachybolidae in being boldly colored with red bands or spots on a blackish background color.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Sierwald, P.; Spelda, J. "Xenobolus Carl, 1919". MilliBase. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Hoffmann, R L (1962). "Studies on spiroboloid millipeds. IV. Systematic and nomenclatorial notes on the family Pachybolidae". Revue suisse de Zoologie. 69: 759–783.