Order Geophilomorpha Rank Species | Class Chilopoda | |
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Similar Geophilus, Geophilidae, Geophilomorpha, Pachymerium ferrugineum, Lithobius | ||
Geophilus flavus is a species of centipede in the family Geophilidae. The Geophilidae (like other members of Geophilomorpha) are called soil centipedes. It is terrestrial and commonly found at seashore locations.
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Description
Specimens are yellow in colour, have 49–57 pairs of legs, and may grow up to 45 millimetres (1.8 in) in length.
Diet
These centipedes feed on other invertebrates in their environment, including other arthropods and earthworms.
Reproduction
The females lay clutches of 50-60 eggs in soil or rotten wood. They stand guard over the eggs until the offspring is born. The females sometimes lick the eggs to protect them from fungi.
Distribution
This species is found across Europe, and has been introduced into North America and Australia.
References
Geophilus flavus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA