Craterostigmus is a genus of centipedes belonging to the Craterostigmidae family.[1] The species are found in Australasia.[1] Craterostigmus species, especially C. tasmanianus, are an evolutionarily important group of centipedes known for their unique genetic, sensory, and ecological adaptations.[2] Their distinct phylogenetic position highlights their independent evolutionary history within myriapods, underscoring their significance in studies of centipede evolution and the biodiversity of Tasmania.[3][4] They have elliptical, bipartite eye, which is located fronto-laterally on either side of their head and their body has lots of morphological peculiarities [5]
| Craterostigmus | |
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| Craterostigmus crabilli | |
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| Structural features of C. tasmanianus illustrated by Reginald Innes Pocock | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Chilopoda |
| Order: | Craterostigmomorpha |
| Family: | Craterostigmidae |
| Genus: | Craterostigmus Pocock, 1902 |
| Type species | |
| Craterostigmus tasmanianus Pocock, 1902
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Species
edit- Craterostigmus crabilli Edgecombe & Giribet, 2008 - New Zealand
- Craterostigmus tasmanianus Pocock, 1902 - Australia
References
edit- ^ a b "Craterostigmus Pocock, 1902". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
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- ^ http://bmcneurosci-biomedcentral-com/
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- ^ Mueller, C. H., & Meyer-Rochow, Vb. (2006). Fine structural description of the lateral ocellus of Craterostigmus tasmanianus Pocock, 1902 (Chilopoda: Craterostigmomorpha) and phylogenetic considerations. Journal of Morphology (1931), 267(7), 850–865
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