Centipede

/ˈsentɪpiːd/

noun

A small creature with a long, thin body and many legs.

Be careful when you pick up that rock, it might have centipedes under it.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Centipedes do not always have 100 legs despite the 'centi-' prefix; the number varies.

Although it's called a centipede, it might have more or less than 100 legs.

Pro Tip 2/3

Centipedes are often mistaken for insects but are actually myriapods, a different type of arthropod.

Did you know? Centipedes are myriapods, not insects.

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Centipedes prefer moist, dark environments like under rocks, logs, or in soil.

I found centipedes thriving in the damp soil of the garden.

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