Centipedes

Millipedes and centipedes look very similar and most often get confused. They are both long arthropods with many sets of legs. However, there are several distinct differences between these creatures. These differences include appearance, diets, how they defend themselves.     Differences in appearance  One of the more obvious differences between centipedes and millipedes is their…

What is a Centipede – Centipedes are a unique kind of arthropod. For starters, they are one of only two arthropods with over 100 pairs of legs; this instantly puts them in a league of their own. If you take that and the fact that they are venomous, this sounds more like an extraterrestrial lifeform. Unfortunately,…