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Portuguese Millipede

Ommatoiulus moreleti

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Field Notes

Description:

Multiple segmented invertebrate with a pair of legs per segment. Circular in cross section. Coils into a flat spiral in defence and when inactive.

Habitat:

Found under some pots on an outdoor table. Usually found under logs, rocks and leaf litter.

Notes:

An introduced species.

Reference Links:

Ommatoiulus moreletii, Ommatoiulus moreleti : Portuguese Millipede | Atlas of Living Australia

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Comments (1)
brainpunk
Thanks. I didn't know these guys were introduced. I bet they good chicken food though..

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2013

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