Glomeris ligurica

Glomeris ligurica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Diplopoda
Order: Glomerida
Family: Glomeridae
Genus: Glomeris
Species:
G. ligurica
Binomial name
Glomeris ligurica
Latzel, 1886
Synonyms
List
  • Glomeris connexa var. ligurica Latzel, 1886
  • Glomeris ligurica ligurica Latzel, 1886
  • Glomeris ligurica ligurica var. epimorphotica Verhoeff, 1911

Glomeris ligurica is a species of pill millipede within the genus Glomeris and family Glomeridae.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Glomeris 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

The following subspecies are recognised:[1]

  • Glomeris ligurica genuina Latzel, 1886
  • Glomeris ligurica levantina Verhoeff, 1909

References

  1. ^ a b "Glomeris ligurica Latzel, 1886". Millibase. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  2. ^ "Occurrences". Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  3. ^ 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.