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Centipede
Invertebrate
A fast-moving predatory arthropod with a long, segmented body and many legs.
💡 Fun Facts
- Despite their name meaning '100 legs', they can have anywhere from 30 to over 300 legs.
- They have venomous claws near their head to paralyze their insect prey.
- They are strictly carnivorous, unlike the similar-looking herbivorous millipedes.
📄 Educational Handout Available
Download the printable infographic: Centipedes vs Millipedes