Xenobolus carnifex
Species of millipede
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Xenobolus carnifex is a species of spirobolidan millipede found in South India and Sri Lanka.[1] It is quite widespread throughout its range. It can become a household pest by damaging thatched roofs or raiding food and water resources.[2] X. carnifex ranges from 58 to 65 mm (2.3 to 2.6 in) in length, with 48 to 50 body segments.[3] The body color is dark or black, with a band of red or pink running down the dorsal midline.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Diplopoda |
| Order: | Spirobolida |
| Family: | Pachybolidae |
| Genus: | Xenobolus |
| Species: | X. carnifex |
| Binomial name | |
| Xenobolus carnifex (Fabricius, 1775) | |
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