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Glomeris Transalpina
''Glomeris transalpina'', is a species of pill millipede within the genus ''Glomeris'' and family Glomeridae. Distribution and habitat ''Glomeris transalpina'' is Native species, native to Europe, where it can be found within the countries of Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. ''G. transalpina'' is a high-altitude species, inhabiting alpine habitats within the Alps mountain range. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pill Millipede
Pill millipedes are any members of two living (and one extinct) orders of millipedes, often grouped together into a single superorder, Oniscomorpha. The name Oniscomorpha refers to the millipedes' resemblance to certain woodlice (Oniscidea), also called pillbugs or "roly-polies". However, millipedes and woodlice are not closely related (belonging to the subphyla Myriapoda and Crustacea, respectively); rather, this is a case of convergent evolution. Description Pill millipedes are relatively short-bodied compared to most other millipedes, with only eleven to thirteen body segments, and are capable of rolling into a ball (volvation) when disturbed, as a defense against predators. This ability evolved separately in each of the two orders, making it a case of convergent evolution, rather than homology. They can also exude a noxious liquid, which may be both caustic and toxic, to repel predators. Pill millipedes are detritivorous, feeding on decomposing plant matter, usually in wood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
