Xystocheir dissecta


Xystocheir dissecta is a species of flat-backed millipede in the family Xystodesmidae. It is found along the coast of Northern California. 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 Xystocheir dissecta microrama Shelley, 1996Xystocheir dissecta taibona Chamberlin, 1912

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