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The Millipede

Millipedes are long, many-legged creatures famous for their ability to coil up into a spiral when threatened. They derive their name from Latin roots - 'milli' meaning thousand and 'pes' meaning foot. Though no millipede has quite a thousand legs, they can have anywhere from 30 to 400 pairs, depending on the species! Their bodies are segmented and generally dark in color, usually appearing brownish to black. Millipedes are decomposers, which means they play a crucial role in returning plant matter back into the soil!

Millipede - Animal Matchup
Millipede
SizeUp to 1 foot (30.5 cm)
WeightVaries by species
SpeedSpeed: 0.03 mph (0.05 km/hr)
Key StrengthCurling into a tight ball for protection
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement and lack of offensive capabilities
Scientific NameDiplopoda
FamilyVarious
HabitatMoist environments such as forests, deserts, and caves
GeographyWorldwide
DietDecaying plant matter and sometimes small insects
Lifespan1 year - 10 years
Millipede - Animal Matchup

The Millipede

Millipedes are long, many-legged creatures famous for their ability to coil up into a spiral when threatened. They derive their name from Latin roots - 'milli' meaning thousand and 'pes' meaning foot. Though no millipede has quite a thousand legs, they can have anywhere from 30 to 400 pairs, depending on the species! Their bodies are segmented and generally dark in color, usually appearing brownish to black. Millipedes are decomposers, which means they play a crucial role in returning plant matter back into the soil!

Fun Fact: No need to panic if you see a millipede scuttle by, they are detritivores, munching happily on decaying leaves and dead things rather than your fresh kitchen veggies!

Millipede
SizeUp to 1 foot (30.5 cm)
WeightVaries by species
SpeedSpeed: 0.03 mph (0.05 km/hr)
Key StrengthCurling into a tight ball for protection
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement and lack of offensive capabilities
Scientific NameDiplopoda
FamilyVarious
HabitatMoist environments such as forests, deserts, and caves
GeographyWorldwide
DietDecaying plant matter and sometimes small insects
Lifespan1 year - 10 years

Millipede Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Millipede and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Giant Centipede vs Millipede

Fun Fact: The world's leggiest millipede doesn’t stop at a mere 10 or 20 pairs of legs, it officially holds the record-breaking count of 750 legs!

Fun Fact: When danger is afoot, millipedes do a magic trick! They can produce foul-smelling and tasting chemicals from their bodies to discourage predators from making a meal of them.