First record of two Scolopendromorph centipedes; Scolopendra subspinipes Leach, (1815) and Scolopendra polymorpha Wood, (1861) with additional notes on Scolopendra cingulata Latreille, (1829) in Iraq

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2017
Authors:S. T. Ahmed, Hussen F. Sh.
Journal:ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences
Volume:28
Issue:6
Pagination:174-182
Date Published:10/01/2017
ISSN:2218-0230, 2412-3986
Keywords:centipedes, Chilopoda, Scolopendra, Scolopendromorpha
Abstract:

Abstract: The present paper provides the first study of the morphology, description and distribution preferences of the Scolopendromorpha centipede fauna of Kurdistan/Iraq. Three species belong to the genus Scolopendra have been reported from the country. After a study of significant amount of new material collected in the period 2013-2014, three species namely Scolopendra subspinipes Leach (1815), Scolopendra polymorpha Wood (1861) and Scolopendra cingulata Latreille (1829) were found. New illustrations and, where appropriate, brief descriptions of the species are given, along with an identification key for the Iraqi Scolopendromorphs.

Recommended citation: Ahmed, S. T. and F. S. Hussen (2017) [2016]: First record of two Scolopendromorph centipedes; Scolopendra subspinipes Leach, (1815) and Scolopendra polymorpha Wood, (1861) with additional notes on Scolopendra cingulata Latreille, (1829) in Iraq. ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 28 (6): 174-182. https://doi.org/10.21271/zjpas.v28i6.531

URL:https://zankojournal.su.edu.krd/index.php/JPAS/article/view/531
DOI:10.21271/zjpas.v28i6.531
Citation Key:1923
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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