Nearctodesmidae Explained

Nearctodesmidae is a family of flat-backed millipedes in the order Polydesmida. There are about 7 genera and 17 described species in Nearctodesmidae.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

The millipede, Nearctodesmus salix defensive secretion consist of hydrogen cyanide, benzaldehyde, 3-methylbutanoic acid, and 2-methylbutanoic. This shows cyanogenesis extends to the family Nearctodesmidae.^[6]

Genera

• Bistolodesmus Shelley, 1994
• Ergodesmus Chamberlin, 1949
• Harpogonopus
• Kepolydesmus Chamberlin, 1910
• Leonardesmus
• Nearctodesmus Silvestri, 1910
• Sakophallus Chamberlin, 1942

Further reading

• Book: Lee . Paul. Harding . P.. 2006. Atlas of the millipedes (Diplopoda) of Britain and Ireland. Pensoft. 59.
• Book: Hoffman . Richard L.. 1999. Checklist of the millipeds of North and Middle America. Virginia Museum of Natural History.
• Book: Foddai . Donatella. Dallai . Romano. 1995. Chilopoda, Diplopoda, Pauropoda, Symphyla. Calderini.
• Book: Capinera . John L.. 2008. Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer. 978-1402062421.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nearctodesmidae Family Information. BugGuide.net. 2018-02-23.
2. Web site: Nearctodesmidae Report. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 2018-02-23.
3. Web site: Nearctodesmidae Overview. Encyclopedia of Life. 2018-02-23.
4. Web site: Browse Nearctodesmidae. Catalogue of Life. 2018-02-23.
5. Web site: 2018-02-23. Shelley . R.M.. The myriapods, the world’s leggiest animals.
6. Wood . William F. . Sorensen . Patrick W. . 2005 . The defensive secretion of the millipede, Nearctodesmus salix (Polydesmida: Nearctodesmidae) . Biochemical Systematics and Ecology . 33 . 1077–1079 . 10.1016/j.bse.2005.02.007.