Studies on the population of Streptogonopus phipsoni (Pocock, 1892)(Polydesmida, Pratinidae), a grassland millipede of West Bengal.
MC Mukhopadhyay, S Bhakat, S Bandyopadhyay - 1988 - cabidigitallibrary.org
MC Mukhopadhyay, S Bhakat, S Bandyopadhyay
1988•cabidigitallibrary.orgIt was found that in the area studied the millipede species Streptogonopus phipsoni is
abundant during June and October whereas numbers are low during winter and early
summer. The majority of millipedes occurred on the soil surface, with a small percentage
underground; during the winter however most millipedes were found at a depth of 15 cm.
85% of the population were juveniles; these were motionless and formed heaps whereas
the adults were active and dispersive. Males and females occurred in the ratio 1: 1.
abundant during June and October whereas numbers are low during winter and early
summer. The majority of millipedes occurred on the soil surface, with a small percentage
underground; during the winter however most millipedes were found at a depth of 15 cm.
85% of the population were juveniles; these were motionless and formed heaps whereas
the adults were active and dispersive. Males and females occurred in the ratio 1: 1.
Abstract
It was found that in the area studied the millipede species Streptogonopus phipsoni is abundant during June and October whereas numbers are low during winter and early summer. The majority of millipedes occurred on the soil surface, with a small percentage underground; during the winter however most millipedes were found at a depth of 15 cm. 85% of the population were juveniles; these were motionless and formed heaps whereas the adults were active and dispersive. Males and females occurred in the ratio 1:1.
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