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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Centipedes and Millipedes of Zihuatanejo
SUBPHYLUM MYRIAPODA
Cherry Millipede
Rhysodesmus
Rhysodesmus texicolens is a species of flat-backed millipede in the family Xystodesmidae. Like all millipedes, Rhysodesmus species have two pairs of legs per body segment, which help them move in a coordinated, wave-like motion. Rhysodesmus millipedes are detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter such as leaves, dead wood, and other plant material.

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