Latin Etymology: Glomeris ("spherical") marginata ("having a margain")
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Common Pill Millipede (Glomeris marginata) at Geddington, Northants, UK - June 201 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 8-20mm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
Despite immediate impression, pill millipedes are not at all related to woodlice, but are rather an instance of parrallel evolution, as they are myriapods rather than crustaceans. They have 12 segments which are articulated to allow them to roll into a ball in much the same way as certain isopods are able.
Related Species:
Order: Glomerida
Family: Glomeridae
Genus: Glomeris
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
Seen in Geddington
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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