There are different kinds of arthropods. They are members of the phylum Arthropoda and it is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. Altogether, there is about 80 to 84 per cent of known species of arthropods, which includes familiar forms as crabs, centipedes, insects, lobsters, spiders, mites, and millipedes.
Arthropods are found in every habitat on Earth, where some are found only in the aquatic ecosystem, and others are found in both the terrestrial ecosystem and aquatic ecosystem.
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As mentioned above, both Centipede and Millipede are members of the phylum Arthropoda and grouped into different classes, based on their characteristic features.
Centipedes are grouped into the class Chilopoda and millipedes belong to the class Diplopoda. At first sight, both the creatures look quite similar but there are several differences between the two. Some of them are listed below in a tabular column.
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Here, in this article let us explore more in detail about the differences between Centipede and Millipede.
Centipede and Millipede – Difference
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Centipede |
Millipede |
| The centipede is generally flat in shape. | The millipede is generally cylindrical in shape. |
| The length of the centipede species can vary from 4 to 12 inches. | The length of the millipede species can vary from 1 to 8 inches. |
| Most of the centipede species are yellowish-grey or brown in colour. | Most of the millipedes are black or dark reddish-brown in colour. |
| Centipedes are flattened, flexible and dorsoventrally arthropods. | Millipedes are inflexible and sub cylindrical arthropods. |
| Centipedes possess one pair of legs per body segment. | Millipedes possess two pairs of legs per body segment. |
| Centipedes have long legs and are extend sideways from their body. | Millipedes have short legs that do not extend from their body. |
| On average, the female centipede species lay 40 to 50 number of eggs. | On average, the female millipede species lay up to 300 number eggs. |
| Centipedes are fast-moving species. | Millipedes are slow-moving species. |
| Centipedes are carnivorous, which feed on smaller organisms. | Millipedes are scavengers, which feed on dead and decomposing matter. |
This concludes the major differences between the Centipede and Millipede. For more information on arthropods, different types of arthropods and other related topics, keep visiting our website at BYJU’S Biology.
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