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[Taxonomy and Distribution of Chinese Medicinal Centipedes]
Objective:
To study the taxonomy and distribution of Chinese medicinal centipedes.
Methods:
The species of Chinese medicinal centipedes were investigated in the light of their morphology. According to the feature of life, the distribution of centipedes were explored.
Results:
There were 12 centipede species in China, and seven of them were used for medical, the species could be effectively distinguished by the identification key. It was suggested that their characteristics were related to the climatic factors such as temperature, humidity, altitude and air pressure.
Conclusion:
The distribution of medicinal centipede is characteristics of "three river system distribution belts" and "three geographical distribution areas". The results provide the basis for the development and application of medicinal centipedes in China.
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