Millipedes
Scientific name: Diplopoda
Average size: Can range from 0.5-5inches
Commonly found: In dark moist places
Diet: Dead plant matter, fungus, other insects
General characteristics and facts:
- Often mistaken for centipedes
- Come in a variety of colors
- Tend to coil up when threatened
- They do NOT actually have 1,000 legs
- Some millipede species can omit chemicals that are harmful to humans if touched
- They can live as long as 7 years