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Story summary
- Researchers identified two new species of dragon millipedes in Thailand: Desmoxytes chaofa, or princess dragon millipede, and Desmoxytes sirindhornae, or Sirindhorn’s dragon millipede.
- Desmoxytes chaofa was found mating in Pha Daeng Cave and has about 20 body segments with dark brown coloring for camouflage.
- Desmoxytes sirindhornae was discovered at Nam Ok Ru Monastery and features long pink legs.
- Both species exhibit at least 10% genetic divergence from related species and are named to honor Thai royalty.
- Their habitats are limited to specific regions in northwestern Thailand, with potential presence in Myanmar.
