myoxldæ

pl. [Mod. Lat. myox (us); Lat. fem. pl. adj. suff. -idœ.] Zobl .: A family of Myomorpha (q. v.), from the Pale arctic and Ethiopian regions. There are four genera: Myoxus, Mus card in us, Eliomys, and Graph iurus. somites. There is no distinction between the thorax and the abdomen; there are antenne, and the mandibles are often large and powerful; one or two pairs of legs are attached to each segment of the body. The sexes are separate; the internal anatomy like that of insects. The Myriapod a live under stones, dead leaves, the bark of trees, and other dark places. Some are luminous. The cla is divided into four orders; Chilopod a (Centipedes), Chilognatha (Millepedes), Pauropod a, and Ony chophora. 2. Palæont.: The oldest known Myriapods are from the Coal Measures.