Scolopendromorpha
| Scolopendromorpha | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Scolopendra ovitora guarding her eggs | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Chilopoda |
| Clade: | Epimorpha |
| Order: | Scolopendromorpha Pocock, 1895 |
| Type species | |
| Scolopendra morsitans | |
| Families | |
Scolopendromorpha (from Ancient Greek σκόλοψ (skólops), meaning "thorn", ἔντερον (énteron), meaning "earthworm", and μορφή (morphḗ), meaning "form") is an order of centipedes also known as tropical centipedes or bark centipedes. This order includes about 700 species in five families. These centipedes are found nearly worldwide, with tropical and subtropical regions providing the richest diversity in species. This order includes the only known amphibious centipedes, Scolopendra cataracta, Scolopendra paradoxa, and Scolopendra alcyona.