What are the two differences between the millipedes and centipedes?

Here are a few tips to spot the differences: Millipedes have two sets of legs per segment positioned directly under their body. Centipedes have one set of legs per segment positioned on the side of their body. A millipede will coil up and release a smelly secretion.

Are centipedes and millipedes worms?

These callers are actually referring to millipedes or centipedes. Millipedes are often called “thousand-legged worms.” Their counterpart, the centipede, is often known as the “hundred-legged worm.” Neither the millipede nor the centipede carries diseases that affect people, animals or plants.

Which is worse millipede or centipede?

Millipedes can be tiny — about one-tenth of an inch long — but some species grow to be more than 10 inches long. You should avoid handling both centipedes and millipedes, but not for the same reason. Of the two, centipedes pose more risks to humans because they can bite.

How are millipedes different from Worms and centipedes?

Legs: Millipedes have two pairs of legs on each body segment. Their legs are shorter in relation to the body, so they look more like worms than do the centipedes. Color: Brown to black, rounded body. Food: Organic material and some young plants. Movement: Millipede movement is slower with a wave-like look.

How many pairs of legs does a centipede have?

Despite the name, centipedes can have a varying number of legs, ranging from 30 to 354. Centipedes always have an odd number of pairs of legs, which means no species has only 100 legs as the name suggests. Millipedes belong to a separate class of diplopods.

How many legs does a millipede have on its body?

The body of a centipede is divided into 15 to 100 segments with average number of legs being 50 for normal centipedes and 360 for giant species. The body of a millipede is divided into 10 to 15 segments with average number of legs being 60 for normal millipedes. For giant species of millipede, the number of legs can reach up to 750.

What kind of food does a millipede eat?

Millipedes have two sets of legs per segment positioned directly under their body. Centipedes have one set of legs per segment positioned on the side of their body. Centipedes mostly eat insects after killing them with their venom. Millipedes feast on decomposing plants.