Cleidogona fustis
This record describes Cleidogona fustis (species). Recorded family: Cleidogonidae. Recorded order: Chordeumatida.
Identification and Appearance
Apical branches of anterior gonopods turned anteriad, separating it from other Cleidogona Williams & Hefner (1928) confused C. fustis with C. caesioannulata (a valid species) in their paper on Ohio millipedes
Wikipedia reference for Cleidogona fustis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleidogona_fustis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Chordeumatida (Sausage Millipedes)
- Family
- Cleidogonidae
- Genus
- Cleidogona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous leaf litter
Geographic Range
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonal Activity
Spring, fall, and winter
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cleidogona fustis Cook & Collins 1895
About Chordeumatida: the wider group
Order-level background for Chordeumatida, the group containing Cleidogona fustis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Chordeumatida includes ~800 described species of small, pale millipedes typically found in leaf litter and caves. Many species are endemic to specific mountain ranges or cave systems, making them important for conservation biology.
Ecological role of the group
These millipedes are important decomposers in cool, moist forest habitats. Their restricted distributions make them valuable indicators of ancient habitat connectivity and refugia from past ice ages.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Chordeumatid millipedes have minimal economic impact. Several cave-dwelling species are critically endangered due to their extremely limited distributions and sensitivity to habitat disturbance.
Recorded sources for this group: Conservation biology, cave fauna research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Cleidogona fustis (2)
Photo credits: (c) MaLisa Spring, all rights reserved, uploaded by MaLisa Spring | Contributed by Derek Hennen; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cleidogona fustis
What is Cleidogona fustis?
Cleidogona fustis is a species in the family Cleidogonidae, within the order Chordeumatida.
How big is Cleidogona fustis?
16 mm
How do you identify Cleidogona fustis?
Apical branches of anterior gonopods turned anteriad, separating it from other Cleidogona
Where is Cleidogona fustis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous leaf litter |
| Range | Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia |
When is Cleidogona fustis active?
Cleidogona fustis: seasonal activity - Spring, fall, and winter.