Rhysida polyacantha
Rhysida polyacantha is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1985 by L. E. Koch.[1]
| Rhysida polyacantha | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Chilopoda |
| Order: | Scolopendromorpha |
| Family: | Scolopendridae |
| Genus: | Rhysida |
| Species: | R. polyacantha |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhysida polyacantha L.E.Koch, 1985[1] | |
Distribution
The species occurs in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.[2]
Behaviour
The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood.[2]
References
- KOCH, LE (1985). "The taxonomy of Australian centipedes of the genus Rhysida Wood (Chilopoda: Scolopendridae: Otostigminae)". Journal of Natural History. 19: 205–214 [210].
- "Species Rhysida polyacantha L.E. Koch, 1985". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
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