Litiulus is a genus of millipedes of the order Julida. It is monotypic, with the only species Litiulus alaskanus. It feeds primarily on fruiting fungal bodies, and occasionally species of slime molds. It thrives in northeastern Pacific old growth rainforests. It may be uniquely adapted to be hardier than other species of millipedes that share its range, with an ability to endure harsher and drier climates.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Litiulus alaskanus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ophyiulus pilosus
- Leptoiulus belgicus
- Cylindroiulus caeruleocinctus
- Tachypodoiulus niger
- Ptyoiulus impressus
- Brachyiulus pusillus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Julida
- Family
- Parajulidae
- Genus
- Litiulus
- Species
- Litiulus alaskanus
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