Thursday, 24 October 2013

Deadly Centipede

Centipede Facts

Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Myriapoda
Order:Chilopoda
Common Name:Centipede
Scientific Name:Chilopoda
Found:Worldwide
Diet:Carnivore
Size:3-300mm (0.1-11in)
Number of Species:8,000
Average Lifespan:5 years
Conservation Status:Least Concern
Color:Yellow, Black, Orange, Red, White. Brown
Skin Type:Shell
Favorite Food:Insects
Habitat:Decomposing matter on forest floor
Average Litter Size:60
Main Prey:Insects, Spiders, Worms
Predators:Birds, Toads, Small mammals
Special Features:Long body shape and venomous fangs

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