How are millipedes different from centipedes?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How are millipedes different from centipedes?

The Big Idea

Millipedes and centipedes both have lots of legs. But they are very different animals! Let's count and compare.

Millipedes

Step one: Millipedes. Millipedes have two pairs of legs on almost every body segment, and they move slowly. They eat rotting leaves and curl up when disturbed.

Centipedes

Step two: Centipedes. Centipedes have only one pair of legs per segment, and they run fast. They hunt small prey like insects, using a pair of fangs.

Look, Don't Touch

Step three: Look, Don't Touch. Both help the soil, and neither is a danger to people if left alone. But look and do not handle them, because centipedes can bite.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! A millipede has two pairs of legs per segment. It eats rotting leaves. A centipede has one pair per segment. It hunts insects.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Despite their names, no millipede has a thousand legs. Millipedes curl into a spiral to protect themselves. Centipedes are speedy runners. Millipedes help recycle dead leaves into soil.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Look at pictures of a millipede and a centipede. Count the legs on one segment of each. Which has two pairs, and which has one? If you see one outside, look but do not touch. Draw both animals side by side.

Outro

Millipedes have two pairs of legs per segment, move slowly, and eat rotting leaves. Centipedes have one pair per segment, run fast, and hunt insects. Look, but do not handle them. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!