First millipede with 1000 legs discovered in Australia
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First millipede with 1000 legs discovered in Australia
Scientists have discovered the first millipede with 1000 legs in Australia. ‘Millipedes‘ are very small animals like insects. They have a long thin body divided into many sections. Each section has two pairs of legs.
They are the oldest creatures to walk on land. Research shows that they existed 450 million years ago. They are found in wet and moist places where there is very little sunlight.
So, how do they survive? They survive by feeding on dead animals and plants. The millipedes are the fastest natural recyclers. It means that they give back nutrients to the soil faster than any other animal.
The first true millipede
The first true millipede has been found in Western Australia. It is brown in colour and has 1306 legs to be precise. It is 9.5 cm long.
Check out this interesting video on millipedes
There are many unique animals in the world that look and behave interestingly and differently. Have you heard about water bears or tardigrades? How about a platypus or wombat or living fossils? In fact, there are many unique, strange and rare animals that are also fascinating and amazing. Read more about such captivating creatures in our animal news for kids.
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