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Centipedes are nocturnal carnivores, using modified front legs called forcipules or toxicognaths to inject venom into their prey.

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.

Centipedes are carnivores, while millipedes are herbivores/detritivores. centipede

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.

They are very fast, which helps them hunt and evade predators. Because they lack a waxy cuticle like insects,

Because they lack a waxy cuticle like insects, they lose water quickly and require moist environments.

Centipedes can bite humans if handled roughly, but such occurrences are rare. Their venomous bite is generally not fatal to humans, with symptoms typically limited to pain, swelling, and redness—similar to a bee sting. Centipede or Millipede? What’s the Difference? and small insects.

They feed on a variety of invertebrates, including spiders, worms, and small insects.