Millipedes Flashcards
1
Q
what makes a millipede different from a centipede
A
short antennae
a pair of fused maxilla
30+ pairs of legs
2
Q
what is a maxilla
A
fixed bone of the jaw
3
Q
besides the maxilla what else is the millipedes mouth made of
A
a pair of mandibles
4
Q
what special characteristic do they have?
A
specialized glands that omit a noxious fluid, such as hydrogen cyanide to repel predators
