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''Ommatoiulus sabulosus aimatopodus'' is a millipede occurring in the South of France; belonging to the same species than ''
''Ommatoiulus sabulosus aimatopodus'' is a millipede occurring in the South of France; belonging to the same species than ''Ommatoiulus sabulosus
''Ommatoiulus sabulosus'', also known as the striped millipede, is a European millipede of the family Julidae. Its common name comes from its two striking bright longitudinal bands on the dorsal surface.
''O. sabulosus'' is widespread and commo ...
'', it differs from the type
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by the lack of lighter transversal lines on the back when adult. It is believed to be a Mediterranean-climate adapted variant, but whether it is a true subspecies
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is unclear; first described by Antoine Risso as a distinct species, it is for now considered as a form
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of ''Ommatoiulus sabulosus'', under the name ''Ommatoiulus sabulosus f. aimatopodus''.
It has been shown that these millipede breed in autumn, and have shorter life cycle, compared to the northern ''Ommatoiulus sabulosus'', that leads to the occurrence of only adults or old juveniles during the hot and dry summer season, believed to be an adaptation to that climate.
References
Julida Millipedes of Europe Taxa named by Antoine Risso {{myriapoda-stub