🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Platyrhacidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Platyrhacidae?

Platyrhacidae species are classified in the order Polydesmida, class Diplopoda, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 1 accepted species.

1 species · Animalia · Order Polydesmida

Platyrhacidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Polydesmida, class Diplopoda. The family contains 1 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

They have a distinct coloration of yellowish tan with brown or black stripes, and their appearance is sometimes compared to a human spine.

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Representative Platyrhacidae Species

Nyssodesmus python (Peters, 1864)

Nyssodesmus python, the python millipede, is a large flat-backed millipede commo…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Platyrhacidae?

Platyrhacidae animals belong to the Polydesmida order in the Animalia kingdom. They have a distinct coloration of yellowish tan with brown or black stripes, and their appearance is sometimes compared to a human spine. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Platyrhacidae?

Platyrhacidae is classified in the order Polydesmida, class Diplopoda, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 1 accepted species worldwide.

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