Genus Plicatoperipatus is a type of velvet worm that belongs to the family Peripatidae. These creatures are native to the rainforests of South America and are known for their unique folding and unfolding mechanism due to the presence of numerous pleats on the body. While the name may be quite specific, there are several synonyms for Genus Plicatoperipatus, including Plicatoperipatus Folded Worm, Peripatus with Pleats and Peripatus Plicatus. These synonyms all refer to the same type of velvet worm with its distinctive pleated body structure, and are commonly used in scientific literature and studies.