Flatplate millipedes
Scientific name: Spirostreptidae
Flatplate millipedes
Scientific name: Spirostreptidae
Description
The members of the Spirostreptidae family, commonly known as giant African millipedes, are fascinating creatures, often misunderstood due to their formidable appearance. Contrary to the fears they might inspire, these millipedes are completely harmless, thriving on a diet of decaying plant matter rather than the flesh of larger animals. A remarkable feature is their ability to coil into a tight spiral when threatened, protecting their vulnerable undersides with their tougher outer segments.
Species of Flatplate millipedes
Scientific Classification
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