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Iuridus

Iuridus is a genus of extinct insects in the order Chilopoda. They are known from fossil evidence found in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The name "Iuridus" comes from the Latin word "iuridus," which means " young or small law" or "youthful."

Fossils of Iuridus date back to the Carboniferous period, around 300 million years ago. These ancient insects

The classification of Iuridus has been the subject of some debate among entomologists and paleontologists. Some

Despite the ongoing debate, Iuridus is widely recognized as an important part of the early history of

were
similar
in
appearance
to
modern
centipedes,
with
elongated
bodies
and
multiple
pairs
of
walking
legs.
However,
they
were
smaller
than
their
modern
counterparts,
with
some
specimens
reaching
lengths
of
only
a
few
centimeters.
researchers
have
placed
them
within
the
order
Scolopendromorpha,
which
includes
modern
centipedes.
Others
have
proposed
a
separate
order
for
the
genus,
Iurida,
based
on
its
unique
characteristics.
arthropods,
including
the
development
of
centipedes
and
other
myriapods.
The
discovery
of
Iuridus
fossils
has
provided
valuable
insights
into
the
evolution
of
these
ancient
creatures
and
their
place
within
the
broader
arthropod
group.