The genus Akymnopellis Shelley, 2008 (Chilopoda, Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae) in Chile
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Akymnopellis, new records, area of distribution, ChileAbstract
The Order Scolopendromorpha in Chile is represented by the families Cryptopidae and Scolopendridae, comprehending the genera Cryptops Leach, 1815 and Akymnopellis Shelley, 2008, respectively. Before the year 2008, the genus Akymnopellis, was known to have a geographic distribution area from Atacama through Valdivia. A broader distribution of the genus was reported later. This study reports, the first insular record, new continental records, and a broader geographic area of distribution
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