Scutigeridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Scutigeromorpha, class Chilopoda. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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Allothereua maculata Newport, 1844
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Thereuopoda clunifera Wood, 1862
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Thereuonema tuberculata Wood, 1862
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Scutigera coleoptrata Linnaeus, 1758
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Thereuopoda longicornis Fabricius, 1793
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Scutigera linceci Wood, 1867
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Scutigeridae animals belong to the Scutigeromorpha order in the Animalia kingdom. Scientists Haase and Heathcote initially hypothesized these features functioned as a specialized organ, but later research found this idea incorrect, confirming the features serve other purposes. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Scutigeridae is classified in the order Scutigeromorpha, class Chilopoda, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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