The Global Fossil Record of Chilopoda

We present a revised catalog of the Chilopoda fossil record based on descriptions and reports published from 1854 to the present. Our compilation reveals 74 fossil occurrences encompassing five orders, 13 families, 26 genera, and 35 species. The fossil record is distributed across three geological eras: the Paleozoic (11 records), the Mesozoic (17 records), and the Cenozoic (46 records). This study provides insights into the diversity and distribution of centipedes across geological time.

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Arthropoda
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2025-12-26
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https://doi.org/10.3390/arthropoda4010001
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Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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The Global Fossil Record of Chilopoda

Fabio G. Cupul-Magaña., Miguel Hernández-Patricio, Suzzet Cadenas-Amaya, Francisco Riquelme
Arthropoda
Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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The Global Fossil Record of Chilopoda

Fabio G. Cupul-Magaña., Miguel Hernández-Patricio, Suzzet Cadenas-Amaya, Francisco Riquelme
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Abstract

We present a revised catalog of the Chilopoda fossil record based on descriptions and reports published from 1854 to the present. Our compilation reveals 74 fossil occurrences encompassing five orders, 13 families, 26 genera, and 35 species. The fossil record is distributed across three geological eras: the Paleozoic (11 records), the Mesozoic (17 records), and the Cenozoic (46 records). This study provides insights into the diversity and distribution of centipedes across geological time.

ArthropodaVol. 4(1)
Universidad de Guadalajara (MX), MSD (Mexico) (MX), Centro de Estudios Universitarios Arkos (MX), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (MX)
Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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