Classes of Phylum Arthropoda, subphylum Atelocerata (formerly subphylum Myriapoda, the basis for this name) that are insect relatives but possessing many legs. The myriapods consist of the centipedes, millipedes, pauropods and symphylans. There is some question whether this is a natural group.
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(2008). Myriapods. In: Capinera, J.L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6359-6_4759
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