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Centipede

genus: Scolopendra

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Field Notes

Description:

Centipedes (centi = hundred, ped = foot) don't necessarily have a hundred feet; number of feet varies from 20 to 300 feet.

Habitat:

Found typically under boards, rocks, and other cover.

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Centipede

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Comments (2)
Ashish
I think they are one of oldest species on this planet...
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PublishedMay 11, 2011

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