Xystodesmidae Millipede

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Although the name ​millipede​ means "one thousand feet" and the small invertebrates may appear to have hundreds, most millipedes actually have fewer than 100 feet. There are about 1,400 types of millipedes in the United States and Canada, and about 7,000 across the world. Millipedes are mostly harmless, and they break down dead plants and improve the soil. They don't bite, but you shouldn't pick up a millipede with your bare hands because they can release a chemical that irritates skin.

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