Centipedes are nocturnal carnivores, using modified front legs called forcipules or toxicognaths to inject venom into their prey.
Centipedes are fast, whereas millipedes move slow, and if threatened, will curl into a ball. centipede
Centipedes have flattened bodies; millipedes are more rounded. Centipedes are nocturnal carnivores
Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment, while millipedes have two. whereas millipedes move slow
Because they lack a waxy cuticle like insects, they lose water quickly and require moist environments.
Centipedes are carnivores, while millipedes are herbivores/detritivores.
Centipedes can bite humans if handled roughly, but such occurrences are rare. Their venomous bite is generally not fatal to humans, with symptoms typically limited to pain, swelling, and redness—similar to a bee sting. Centipede or Millipede? What’s the Difference?