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North American Millipede

Narceus americanus

Photo by jillmbader
Published on Project Noah
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36.5547, -84.6655

Field Notes

Description:

Gray cylindrical body, approximately 10 cm long, detritivore, releases noxious benzoquinones when threatened.

Habitat:

North American from east coast to Texas, in soil or leaf litter.

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Photographed
PublishedMarch 23, 2012

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