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Class Chilopoda - Centipedes
Centipede - Giant Red Malaysian

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Centipede species number two


Scolopendra cingulaa


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Centipede - House

Scutigeraforceps
Giant Centipedes

Archispirostreptus

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Narrative

Centipedes (Class Chilopoda) contain about 3,000 different species. These worm-like creatures are frequently called the one hundred-legged animal. Actually, the legs are only around one third to one half that many.

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Kingdom Animalia Animal
Phylum Arthropoda Jointed Legged Animals
Class Chilopoda Centipedes
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References

TitleAuthorComments
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and SpidersMilne, Lorus and MargeryThe 702 color illustrations of living specimens are excellent. Spiders, scorpions, and Insects are covered. With a good coverage of arthropods, this book should be in any library that is used for identification. The text also mentions related species.
Rare and Endangered Biota of Florida - Volume IV InvertebratesDeyrup, MarkThis detailed work covers the mollusks and arthropods of Florida that are rare or endangered. Each species is described along with its range and habitat. Detailed disribution maps are also included. Almost 800 pages of detailed information make this a truly excellent work.
Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Northeastern North AmericaPeckarsky, BarbaraThis work serves as an excellent overview of the aquatic insects of north east North America. Also crustacea and Mollusks are included. They keys are useful for identification purposes.
Endangered Ones, TheCox, James A.A detailed analyses as of l975 of the various animals facing extinction. 220 pages of excellent information.
Larousse Encyclopedia of the Animal WorldVariousThis 640 page book covers the phyla in the animal kingdom, including a good survey of sponges, coelenterates, worms, misc. phyla, arthropods and chordates. With numerous pictures and diagrams, this work gives a good understanding of the taxonomy of the animal kingdom. The first half of the book covers the lower phyla, and the last half concentrates on the chordates. Numerous important species are described and pictured.
Fresh Water Invertebrates of the United StatesPennak, Robert WThis excellent reference covers numerous phylla from protozoa to mollusca found in fresh water in the United States.