Eco- biology of the millipede, Anoplodesmus tanjoricus

Authors

  • Deshmukh SV Department of zoology, Bar.R.D.I.K. and K.D. College, Badnera. Dist. Amravati (M.S.)
  • Gaur AJ Department of zoology, Bar.R.D.I.K. and K.D. College, Badnera. Dist. Amravati (M.S.)

Keywords:

Diplopoda, Millipede, Anoplodesmus tanjoricus, Ecology, Biology

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to study the ecology and biology of Millipede Anoplodesmus tanjoricus. Under laboratory conditions this millipede species was found feeding on cucumber slices and banana testa. They construct tunnels in soil which they use for egg laying. The female lays a clutch of 150 to 250 eggs in each tunnel. Incubation period is found to be of 10 to 11 days. After hatching the larvae undergo 7 moults and then transform into a miniature adult in about 55 to 56 days.

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Published

2021-03-30

How to Cite

Deshmukh SV, & Gaur AJ. (2021). Eco- biology of the millipede, Anoplodesmus tanjoricus. International Journal of Life Sciences, 9(1), 124–127. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/428

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021): International Journal of Life Sciences

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Research Articles

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