They feed on a variety of invertebrates, including spiders, worms, and small insects.
Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment, while millipedes have two. centipede
Centipedes are fascinating, predatory arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda, known for their elongated, flattened, segmented bodies and numerous legs. Despite their name translating to "hundred feet," no known species has exactly 100 legs; they possess one pair of legs per segment, ranging from 15 to over 191 pairs. They feed on a variety of invertebrates, including
Centipedes are carnivores, while millipedes are herbivores/detritivores. Despite their name translating to "hundred feet," no
Because they lack a waxy cuticle like insects, they lose water quickly and require moist environments.
They are usually yellowish to dark brown, though some display bright warning colors, and they range in size from a few millimeters to roughly ) in tropical species.