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Common Pauropod
Pauropus huxleyi
Pauropods are tiny, soft-bodied myriapods that resemble miniature centipedes, typically measuring less than 2 millimeters in length. They have 9 to 11 pairs of legs and a distinct segmented body, often with a pearly or translucent appearance. Pauropods are rarely seen due to the…
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- Pauropods can regenerate lost legs, a rare ability among myriapods.
- Pauropods have branched antennae, a unique feature among myriapods, and their soft bodies can allow them to squeeze into tiny soil spaces. Despite their small size, they have an ancient lineage, with fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.
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