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Millipedes Of North Texas
- Appearance:
- Millipedes have a long, cylindrical body composed of numerous segments.
- Each body segment, except the first three, typically bears two pairs of legs.
- The number of legs can vary among species, but they generally have between 30 and 400 legs.
- Millipedes are usually brown or black, and some species have patterns or bright coloration as a warning to predators.
- Habitat:
- Millipedes are found in various environments, including forests, gardens, and damp habitats.
- They thrive in areas with abundant decaying organic matter, as they feed on dead plant material.
- Diet:
- Millipedes are primarily detritivores, feeding on decaying leaves, wood, and other organic matter.
- They play a crucial role in breaking down and decomposing dead plant material, contributing to nutrient cycling in ecosystems.