Paradoxosomatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Polydesmida, class Diplopoda. The family contains 15 accepted species worldwide.
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Paradoxosomatidae animals belong to the Polydesmida order in the Animalia kingdom. This distinct trait has led some authors to place O. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Paradoxosomatidae is classified in the order Polydesmida, class Diplopoda, phylum Arthropoda. Their known predators are the ant Gnamptogenys ingeborgi and the glowworm larva Zarhipis integripennis, both of which use distinct hunting strategies.
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