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Centipedes and millipedes are both arthropods belonging to the class Myriapoda, characterized by their elongated bodies and numerous legs. They share a segmented body structure, with each segment bearing one or two pairs of legs. Both creatures are primarily detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter, and they play essential roles in soil health and ecosystem functioning. However, centipedes are generally more predatory, while millipedes are herbivorous or detritivorous.

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