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Geophilomorpha
| Geophilomorpha | |
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| A western yellow centipede (Haplophilus subterraneanus) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Chilopoda |
| Subclass: | Pleurostigmomorpha |
| Order: | Geophilomorpha |
| Suborders | |
Geophilomorpha is an order of centipedes commonly known as soil centipedes.[1] The name "Geophilomorpha" is from Ancient Greek roots meaning "formed to love the earth."[2] This group is the most diverse centipede order, with 230 genera.[3] These centipedes are found nearly worldwide but are absent in Antarctica and most Arctic regions.[4]
- ^ "Soil Centipedes (Order Geophilomorpha)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ Scarborough, John (February 19, 1992). Medical and Biological Terminologies: Classical Origins. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 9780806130293 – via Google Books.
- ^ "ITIS - Report: Geophilomorpha". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
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