Chilopoda

The Chilopoda are a group of predatory arthropods more commonly known as centipedes. Despite centipede meaning hundred feet they usually have no more than 40-50 legs.

Centipedes are ferocious predators with some tropical species reaching 30cm and capable of feeding on frogs, small rodents and birds. Venom is delivered through hollow fangs.

A photograph of a house centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata).
Photograph © Red Planet Inc licensed under Creative Commons.

Other names for (or types of) Chilopoda include:

• Centipede

Related terms

• Diplopoda
• Fang
• Myriapoda
• Predator
• Venom

Related groups of terms

• Arthropod Classes

Related pages on this web site

• Chilopoda - Centipedes

See other words beginning with C