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original description(ofScotherpes Latzel, 1884)Latzel, R. (1884). Die Myriopoden der Österreichisch-ungarischen Monarchie. Zweite Hälfte. Die Symphylen, Pauropoden und Diplopoden. 1-414. Wien page(s): 190 [details]
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