Review:
Millipedes
overall review score: 3.5
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Millipedes are arthropods that belong to the class Diplopoda, characterized by their long body with numerous segments, each bearing two pairs of legs.
Key Features
- Long segmented body
- Two pairs of legs per segment
- Slow movement
- Detritivores
Pros
- Important decomposers in ecosystems
- Help break down organic matter and enrich soil
Cons
- May secrete defensive chemicals that can irritate skin
- Some species can damage plants in large numbers