Meet Nannaria hokie ... - Virginia Museum of Natural History

March 5, 2021

Meet Nannaria hokie, a newly described species of millipede that resides on the campus of Virginia Tech!

VMNH Myriapodologist Dr. Jackson Means was part of the team that discovered and described this species of millipede, which also goes by the common name "Hokie twisted-claw millipede" due to the presence of twisted claws on their feet before their reproductive organs.

Roanoke's WDBJ-7 (CBS) interviewed Jackson earlier today regarding Nannaria Hokie and plans to air the interview during its 4 and 5:30pm telecasts. If you live in the Roanoke market, be sure to check it out!

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