Giant African Millipede — printable fact sheet
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Giant African Millipede
Archispirostreptus gigas
The Giant African Millipede is one of the largest millipede species in the world, reaching lengths up to 33 centimeters (13 inches). This invertebrate is characterized by its long, cylindrical body with up to 400 legs, a shiny black or dark brown exoskeleton, and a slow, undulat…
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- Giant African Millipedes can regenerate lost legs during molting, a process that occurs multiple times throughout their life.
- The Giant African Millipede can curl into a tight spiral to protect its softer underbelly when threatened. It secretes a mild toxin that smells like almonds to ward off predators. Despite having hundreds of legs, it moves at a surprisingly slow and deliberate pace.
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