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It's a defense mechanism secreted from the thyroid gland in the millipede species. It's hydrogen cyanide in a aqueous state.
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How do I exterminate millipedes?
How do I get rid of millipedes? They have taken over my house
Do millipedes live in the US?
Yes. Millipedes can be found in the United States.
Centipedes and millipedes are part of which sub phylum?
Centipedes and millipedes are in the same phylum but in different classes.Millipedes and centipedes are in the class Myriapoda, meaning, 'two legs per segment.'If you ever saw a little insect curled up into a ball and thought it was a centipede, you were wrong.Millipedes are herbivores, are twice as fast as a caterpillar, and have two defense mechanisms. Millipedes have stink glands,and can curl up into a ball.Centipedes, however, are carnivores, are very, very fast, and is poisonous.To tell centipedes and millipedes apart, is really quite easy. Centipedes has it's legs spread out wide. Centipedes are really quite scary looking. Millipedes, however, has it's legs neatly underneath it's body. Centipedes have very few legs, why, you could count them. Millipedes have lots of legs. You wouldn't be able to count them unless you got up close which I would not do.
Are millipedes cold blooded?
are they cold blooded
Do millipedes crawl into skin?
Millipedes do not crawl into skin. Millipedes are more likely not to even bite. You might be thinking of centipedes but either will not crawl under skin. Centipedes though are poisonous to certain levels and are able to bite.
How do millipedes defend their selves?
For protection, some species of millipedes curl themselves up into tight balls, thus creating an armor shell against predators. Another defense mechanisms that millipedes have is stink glands, and some even secrete cyanide.
What are some non examples of millipedes?
Birds are not millipedes. Fish are not millipedes. Donkeys are not millipedes. Humans are not millipedes. Trees are not millipedes. Cars are not millipedes. Cities are not millipedes. Ideas are not millipedes. Is that enough non examples of millipedes? If not, how about this? Millipedes are examples of millipedes. Everything else (i.e., anything that is not a millipede) is a non-example of a millipede.
Do millipedes shed there skin?
yes millipedes shed
What are facts about millipedes?
1. Millipedes can live up to 7 years. 2. Millipedes do not have a back bone. 3. Millipedes are arthropods. 4. Millipedes are harmless.
Do millipedes suck your blood?
They sit on your hand,freeze for a bit and stick this really spiky leg in your cell and suck your blood
Are millipedes mammals?
Millipedes are arthropods and not mammals nor are they insects.
What is the importance of aldosterone?
It is produced by the adrenal glands. It regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.
Are pill millipedes millipedes?
Yes indeed
Why do English bulldogs stick out there tongues?
They are probably just panting.
What is the importance of folklore?
the best thin stick is a branch
Are millipedes dangerous?
NO! Millipedes are not dangerous. They are small but have many legs. Centipedes are dangerous, so don't freak out over millipedes. I should know cause millipedes are always in my house so I researched them.
Where can you find millipedes?
Millipedes are found through out the world.
