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Notiasemus

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Notiasemus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Chilopoda
Order: Scolopendromorpha
Family: Scolopendridae
Genus: Notiasemus
L.E.Koch, 1985
Species:
N. glauerti
Binomial name
Notiasemus glauerti
L.E.Koch, 1985[1]

Notiasemus is a monotypic genus of centipedes in the Scolopendridae family. Its sole species is Notiasemus glauerti. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1985 by L. E. Koch.[1]

Distribution

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The species occurs in south-west Western Australia.[2]

Behaviour

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The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Koch, LE (1985). "A new genus and species of scolopendrid centipede from south-western Australia (Chilopoda: Scolopendridae: Scolopendrinae)". Journal of Natural History. 19: 191–194 [191].
  2. ^ a b "Species Notiasemus glauerti L.E. Koch, 1985". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2023.