Order Tetramerocerata
The Tetramerocerata (Order Tetramerocerata) includes 4 species across 2 families and 6 genera in our directory.
About Tetramerocerata
Tetramerocerata (flat-bodied millipedes) includes ~170 described species. These small, flat millipedes live under bark and in crevices, with bodies adapted for fitting into tight spaces.
Economic Impact
These millipedes have minimal economic impact and are rarely encountered by humans due to their cryptic lifestyle.
Ecological Role
Flat-bodied millipedes are bark-dwelling decomposers that help break down dead wood and recycle nutrients in forest ecosystems. Their flattened body shape allows them to exploit microhabitats unavailable to other millipedes.
