If you’ve seen some at home or in your business, you’re probably wondering if centipedes are dangerous or spread disease. So, today we’re bringing you fun facts about centipedes. Like a lot of South Carolina winter pests, centipedes tend to make more appearances indoors during cold weather when they want shelter. Centipedes can have more than 350 legs.Different types of centipedes can have various numbers of legs, but did you know that none of them actually have 100 exactly? That’s because they always have an odd number of legs. ![]() Some species of millipedes can have as many as 750 legs. Don’t assume that’s exactly how many legs each has on its entire body, though! “Milli” is a latin prefix for 1,000 and “centi” is for 100. Do you notice the differences outlined here? What about the similarities? If you were to study these creatures, would you prefer to be on the scene or in the lab? There’s no wrong answer as long as you don’t say, “Nope!” Fun Fact Millipedes can be found in moist forest areas, while centipedes prefer dry environments. There are upwards of 7,000 known and 80,000 estimated species of millipedes. There are more than 3,000 known and an estimated 8,000 species of centipedes. Studies need to be done in the field with live specimens (ecology) and in labs or offices classifying specimens (taxonomy). Catherine said she would urge people not to say “Nope!” when it comes to centipedes and millipedes. There are not many known studies of centipedes or millipedes, even though they are incredibly common and span the globe. Scientists like them across the world could use your help! There is, however, plenty to observe and you’ll find they really are quite fascinating! At the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Curatorial Assistant Catherine Giles and Collection Assistant Vanessa Verdecia study these animals and many more in the Section of Invertebrate Zoology. Of course, they may not be the most pleasant creatures to some folks. ![]()
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