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Eurhinocricus Millipede

Eurhinocricus sp.

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

Small and thin, with white legs. Body is purple, with maroon stripes at the edges of the body segments.

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest - found on twigs and under the bark of decaying wood.

Notes:

Family Rhinocricidae.

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Comments (2)
Latimeria
Thanks Ariana--I'm of the opinion that's it more beautiful than gross!
Ariana
Your first picture is fantastic! Both beautiful and gross.

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PublishedApril 12, 2011

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