Apr 10, 2025 · centipede, (class Chilopoda), any of various long, flattened, many-segmented predaceous arthropods. Each segment except the hindmost bears one pair of legs. …

Centipedes (from Neo-Latin centi-, "hundred", and Latin pes, pedis, "foot") are predatory arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda (Ancient Greek χεῖλος, kheilos, "lip", and Neo …

Feb 18, 2019 · But beyond that, centipedes are in a class by themselves: the class Chilopoda. Centipede legs extend visibly from the body, with the final pairs of legs trailing behind it. This …

Jul 12, 2023 · Antennae large; one pair of legs per body segment (15-191 pairs, always an odd number); hind legs extend backwards. All possess “poison claws” (prehensors, forcipules) …

The class Chilopoda includes five orders, 21 families, and 3,200 known species. Chilopoda belongs to the subphylum Myriapoda, which also includes millipedes (class Diplopoda) and …

Centipedes Centipedes (Class Chilopoda) are fast-moving, venomous, predatory, terrestrial arthropods that have long bodies and many jointed legs. Centipedes are found primarily in …

May 4, 2020 · Centipedes (Class Chilopoda) are an amazing group of animals. Taxonomically, they are most commonly considered to be part of the Myriapoda – along with the Millipedes …

There are over 3,000 species of centipedes found throughout the world. One species, the house centipede, is found in damp places in houses. It is about 1.5 inches in length and eats small …

Centipedes (from Latin prefix centi-, 'hundred', and pes, pedis, 'foot') are arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda of the subphylum Myriapoda, an arthropod group which also includes …

May 27, 2024 · Centipedes belong to the class Chilopoda and have a rich evolutionary history that dates back to the Late Silurian period, over 430 million years ago. Fossil evidence indicates …