Animals & Nature
Ages 3-18
Fun Flat-backed Millipede Facts For Kids
Flat-backed millipedes are frequently mistaken for centipedes, and that is understandable, as they do appear alike, but there are numerous key differences that set centipedes and millipedes apart.
For example, centipedes are commonly carnivorous in nature as they chase their prey, inject them with poison before eating them; millipedes, on the other hand, are detritivores which means that they feed on decaying plants consisting of leaf litter.
They are quite short in length in comparison to other species of millipedes. That is, they only have 20 segments which means they have a total of 40 legs.
If you like these then you should read our giant centipede facts and red millipede facts.