Page 90 - Primary Six Notes

Similarities between centipedes and millipedes

1. Both have jointed legs on each segment

2. Both have an exoskeleton

3. Both roll on their backs when disturbed to scare their ene-

mies

Differences between centipedes and millipedes

1. A centipede is a carnivore while a millipede is a herbivore

2. Unlike a centipede a millipede has more legs

3. A centipede has poison glands for protection while a milli-

pede protects itself by coiling

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