Centipede < RELIABLE – SERIES >
They are usually yellowish to dark brown, though some display bright warning colors, and they range in size from a few millimeters to roughly ) in tropical species.
Because they lack a waxy cuticle like insects, they lose water quickly and require moist environments.
They are relatively long-lived for arthropods, with some species living between 3 to 7 years. Habitat and Behavior centipede
Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment, while millipedes have two.
Centipedes are fast, whereas millipedes move slow, and if threatened, will curl into a ball. They are usually yellowish to dark brown, though
Centipedes are carnivores, while millipedes are herbivores/detritivores.
Centipedes can bite humans if handled roughly, but such occurrences are rare. Their venomous bite is generally not fatal to humans, with symptoms typically limited to pain, swelling, and redness—similar to a bee sting. Centipede or Millipede? What’s the Difference? Habitat and Behavior Centipedes have one pair of
Centipedes are nocturnal carnivores, using modified front legs called forcipules or toxicognaths to inject venom into their prey.
