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Monographis
Sign in to saveMonographis is a terrestrial genus of millipede in the family Polyxenidae comprising 10 species.
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassDiplopoda
- OrderPolyxenida
- FamilyPolyxenidae
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Monographis is a terrestrial genus of millipede in the family Polyxenidae comprising 10 species.
== Description == Similarly to other genera in Polyxenidae, Monographis millipedes are covered in characteristic Setae which they use in defense against predators (primarily ants). They are very small, typically ranging from 1.5-4mm.
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