Brachycybe petasata
This record describes Brachycybe petasata (species). Recorded family: Andrognathidae. Recorded order: Platydesmida.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Platydesmida
- Family
- Andrognathidae
- Genus
- Brachycybe
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so.Appalachians in adjacent parts of NC/TN, GA, AL, possibly VA & KY
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachycybe petasata Loomis 1936
About Platydesmida: the wider group
Order-level background for Platydesmida, the group containing Brachycybe petasata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Platydesmida includes ~75 described species of very small, flat millipedes found in leaf litter and rotting wood in temperate forests.
Ecological role of the group
Platydesmid millipedes contribute to leaf litter decomposition in forest floor ecosystems alongside earthworms and other soil fauna.
Economic and practical significance of the group
No economic impact. These tiny millipedes are mostly unseen by humans and are of interest primarily to specialist taxonomists.
Recorded sources for this group: Myriapod research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Brachycybe petasata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov