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Desert Centipede

Scolopendra Polymoprha

Photo by dawnsuzette
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Field Notes

Description:

Centipede Scolopendra Polymoprha. Desert Centipede. Tiger Centipede. Approx. 4 1/2 inches long.

Habitat:

Leaf litter.

Notes:

This fact sheet had some interesting information: http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Desert%20Centipede…

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Comments (2)
dawnsuzette
Thank you. Nice to be a part of a community of nature enthusiast!

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2013

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