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Centipede

Scolopendra sp.

Description:

Centipedes have a rounded or flattened head, bearing a pair of antennae at the forward margin. They have a pair of elongated mandibles, and two pairs of maxillae.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Centipede ("hundred legs") is the common name for any member of the arthropod class Chilopoda, comprising species with long, flattened bodies with many segments, and with one pair of jointed appendages on each segment except the last two. The appendages on the first segment take on the form of jaw-like, venomous claws with poison glands that are used in capturing prey - (New World Encyclopedia)

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3 Comments

Very funny Yuko :D but a great complement coming from you :)

AgnesAdiqueTalavera
AgnesAdiqueTalavera 11 years ago

I agree Yuko!

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Even a centipede looks dreamy with your wonderful photo shooting skills!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Nov 5, 2012
Submitted on Nov 5, 2012

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