Centipedes are long, segmented arthropods with one pair of legs per segment. They are predatory creatures that primarily feed on insects and other small invertebrates. Centipedes are known for their venomous bite, which they use to immobilize their prey.
Yes, centipedes do not have a backbone and are thus
invertebrates.
Centipedes are arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda), myriapods
(Superclass Myriapoda) and chilopods (Class Chilopoda).