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Millipede

Diplopoda

Photo by shbmw323
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Field Notes

Description:

They have 2 pairs of legs per segment . Most have long cylindrical bodies.

Habitat:

Millipedes live beneath leaves and stones. They live in dark damp place.They are active at night.

Notes:

Do not pick one up. If provoked they will release a poisonous venom that may cause an allergic reaction.

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PublishedMay 30, 2013

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