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Ooperipatus oviparus

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Ooperipatus oviparus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family.[1] Females of this species range from 4 mm to 60 mm in length, whereas males range from 4 mm to 20 mm.[2] This species lays eggs and has 15 pairs of legs with claws.[3] It is found in Victoria, Australia.[4]

References

  1. ^ Oliveira, I. S.; Hering, L. & Mayer, G. "Updated Onychophora checklist". Onychophora Website. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  2. ^ Monge-Nájera, Julián (1994). "Reproductive trends, habitat type and body characteristcs in velvet worms (Onychophora)". Revista de Biología Tropical: 611–622. ISSN 2215-2075.
  3. ^ Dendy, Arthur (1895). "Description of Peripatus oviparus". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 10: 195–200 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  4. ^ "Australian Faunal Directory". Australian Government Department of the Environment. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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Ooperipatus oviparus: Brief Summary

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Ooperipatus oviparus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. Females of this species range from 4 mm to 60 mm in length, whereas males range from 4 mm to 20 mm. This species lays eggs and has 15 pairs of legs with claws. It is found in Victoria, Australia.

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