Centipede inhabits decomposing matter on forest floor. It has a shell skin type. The diet is carnivore. Centipede (chilopoda) usually grows 3-300mm (0.1-11in).
Facts about centipedes
Name | Centipede |
Habitat | Decomposing matter on forest floor |
Class | Myriapoda |
Order | Chilopoda |
Average Litter Size | 60 |
Skin Type | Shell |
Main Prey | Insects, spiders, worms |
Size | 3-300mm (0.1-11in) |
Common Name | Centipede |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Number of Species | 8,000 |
Diet | Carnivore |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Colour | Yellow, black, orange, red, white. brown |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Scientific Name | Chilopoda |
Predators | Birds, toads, small mammals |