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Millipedes possibly in the genus Barydesmus - not all confirmed! All found in Central and South America.
Millipedes are criminally understudied, so I think it’s unlikely these are all in the same genus, but they were too cool not to share anyway.
Photos 1-2 by s_greif, 3 by juan_sphex, 4 by danielmesa1, 5 by dirkm, 6-7 by emmakaminsky, and 8 by blackdogto
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one of the most impressive animals I met this year was a huge platyrhacid millipede, found chugging through some bamboo leaf litter in Malaysia.
he was a pleasant weight to hold in the hand, but spread out over so many gentle, graceful legs. the video offers a nice look at his eyeless face—all polydesmidan millipedes lack eyes.
I only hung onto this animated spinal cord for about thirty seconds before setting him back in the leaves, but I recall this encounter so vividly. a truly memorable creature
Uncharismatic Fact of the Day
Does anyone smell almonds? If so, you better watch out- it might just be the almond-scented millipede! While this insect might smell good, that scent comes from the hydrogen cyanide it secretes as a defense mechanism. The toxin is only mildly irritating to humans, but it can be deadly to rodents and birds. That's why the millipedes have also developed bright red or yellow spots as a warning to stay away!
(Image: An almond-scented millipede (Harpaphe haydeniana) by Valentina L.)
Have you seen the shocking pink dragon millipede (Desmoxytes purpurosea)?
I have now
Yes, in photos/videos
Yes, irl
I'm not sure
This animal was requested by @infernalroses! Sorry I couldn't post the poll with the photos you had attached to your ask!
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Did you know that the Long-Flange Millipede (Orthomorpha coarctata) is a millipede presumed to be from southeast Asia? It has spread to much of the tropical world, likely due to human interference. This millipede is unique in its genus for its gonopods. Typical orthomorpha gonopods are 2 or 3 lobed, but in o. coarctata they only have a single lobe. This uniqueness has led scientists to debate whether it should be in its own genus or stay in this one.
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Antheromorpha rosea
However, I've had much better luck with another species of Polydesmida - Antheromorpha rosea. Their second generation is already growing, and I still can't believe it happened.
