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Flat Millipede

Photo by sam s
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Forest floor. Mixed hardwoods.

Notes:

Sweet almond smell when disturbed.

Species ID Suggestions

Flatbacked millipede

Apheloria virginiensis corrugata

Reference Link
Latimeria
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Comments (1)
Latimeria
The almond smell is cyanide that the millipede secretes in defense. Harmless to humans to smell it, but don't eat it.
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PublishedMay 2, 2011

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