Centipedes are elongated segmented (metameric) animals with one pair of legs per body segment. All centipedes are venomous and can inflict painful stings, injecting their venom through pincer-like …

Aug 23, 2023 · What Is a Centipede? A centipede is an invertebrate predator in the class Chilopoda. A centipede has a long, segmented body with one pair of legs per segment (unlike a millipede, which …

Dec 5, 2025 · centipede, (class Chilopoda), any of various long, flattened, many-segmented predaceous arthropods. Each segment except the hindmost bears one pair of legs. Centipedes generally remain …

Centipedes are sometimes called house centipedes or "hundred-leggers" because of their many pairs of legs. They are widely distributed throughout most of United States and the world. Centipedes are …

Oct 31, 2025 · Centipedes are found on every continent except Antarctica. Since they lack a waxy cuticle, they are highly prone to desiccation and prefer microhabitats that are damp and cool. These …

Dec 29, 2024 · The centipede are primitive arthropods, relatives of the insects. Here is a complete guide to their habits, habitat, and what attracts them to your home.

Centipedes are invertebrates meaning ‘without a backbone or spinal column’. Centipedes have a hard exoskeleton and jointed legs. Like the millipedes, centipedes are highly segmented (15 to 177 …