- Source: Xystocheir dissecta
Xystocheir dissecta is a species of flat-backed millipede in the family Xystodesmidae. It is found in North America. If threatened, X. dissecta can release a hydrogen cyanide gas, which has benzaldehyde as a byproduct. This defense works against most beetle predators, except Promecognathus.
Subspecies
These three subspecies belong to the species Xystocheir dissecta:
Xystocheir dissecta dissecta (Wood, 1867)
Xystocheir dissecta microrama Shelley, 1996
Xystocheir dissecta taibona Chamberlin, 1912
References
Further reading
External resources
PBS Digital Studios | Deep Look on YouTube : This Millipede and Beetle Have a Toxic Relationship
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Xystocheir dissecta
- Xystocheir
- Promecognathus crassus
- Promecognathus
- Promecognathus laevissimus
- Anombrocheir spinosa
