Dicellophilus limatus is a species of soil centipede in the family Mecistocephalidae. This centipede is the type species for the genus Dicellophilus. This species features 45 pairs of legs, the maximum number observed in this genus, and can reach 60 mm or more in length. This species is found in California. This centipede is one of only four species in the family Mecistocephiladae found in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dicellophilus limatus 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Chilopoda
- Order
- Geophilomorpha
- Family
- Mecistocephalidae
- Genus
- Dicellophilus
- Species
- Dicellophilus limatus
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