Glomeris ligurica is a species of pill millipede within the genus Glomeris and family Glomeridae.[1]
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
Class: | Diplopoda |
Order: | Glomerida |
Family: | Glomeridae |
Genus: | Glomeris |
Species: | G. ligurica
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Binomial name | |
Glomeris ligurica Latzel, 1886
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Distribution and habitat
editGlomeris ligurica is native to Europe, where it can be found within the countries of France and Italy.[2] G. ligurica occurs within mountainous habitat consisting of valleys, rubble and rocks, where it can be found within leaf litter and under stones.[3] The species has been recorded to inhabit elevated terrain at altitudes of 811 meters above sea level.[3] G. ligurica has been encountered alongside plant genera such as Quercus, Olea, Rubus and Hedera.[3]
Subspecies
editThe following subspecies are recognised:[1]
- Glomeris ligurica genuina Latzel, 1886
- Glomeris ligurica levantina Verhoeff, 1909
References
edit- ^ a b "Glomeris ligurica Latzel, 1886". Millibase. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Occurrences". Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ a b c Wesener, Thomas & Conrad, Cathrin. (2016). Local Hotspots of Endemism or Artifacts of Incorrect Taxonomy? The Status of Microendemic Pill Millipede Species of the Genus Glomeris in Northern Italy (Diplopoda, Glomerida). PLoS ONE. 11. 10.1371/journal.pone.0162284.