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Area of Science:

  • Zoology
  • Entomology
  • Arthropod Biology

Background:

  • The genus Sphaerotherium comprises 31 South African species of pill-millipedes.
  • Pill-millipedes are known for their ability to roll into a ball for defense.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document arboreal behavior in the genus Sphaerotherium.
  • To identify species within Sphaerotherium that exhibit tree-climbing and herbivorous feeding habits.

Main Methods:

  • Field observations and species identification within South Africa.
  • Behavioral analysis focusing on locomotion and feeding.

Main Results:

  • Two out of 31 Sphaerotherium species were identified as tree-climbers.
  • These arboreal species were observed feeding on fresh plant tissue.

Conclusions:

  • Arboreal locomotion and herbivory are present in some South African Sphaerotherium species.
  • This finding expands the known ecological niche of pill-millipedes.