#NewSpecies!
New centipede from #china just tiptoed in:
Hainanthereua albilineata
Treatment: https://treatment.plazi.org/id/4A06CFEA-93C0-5B27-B13B-EC26A824AA74
Publication: https://doi.org/10.3897/asp.84.e186815
#ArthropodSystematicsPhylogeny #HainanthereuaAlbilineata
#FAIRdata
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Centipedes
I'm writing some new gags on centipedes. I'm sure this idea's got legs.
Fossils show millipede and centipede ancestors evolved legs underwater
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-ancient-sea-fossils-millipede-centipede.html
#HackerNews #fossils #evolution #millipedes #centipedes #underwater #biology
The myriapoda group of arthropods includes the many-legged centipedes and millipedes that most people are familiar with. Although myriapods are all terrestrial creatures, researchers are unclear about when and how they evolved their many legs.
Happy Mother’s Day everyone, and best of luck keeping all your little ones together.
I just saw the first house centipede of the year in the family room. Next up: wolf spiders in the garage.
A new video just crawled into our channel!
Jason Dunlop, curator of the 🕷️ arachnid & 🐛 myriapod collections at Museum für Naturkunde Berlin talks about...
🔸 Challenges in digitizing old collections.
🔸 Consistent naming of geographic locations.
🔸 And much more...
Watch the video here:
#spiders #millipedes #centipedes #webinar #WiNoDa #arachnids #insects #museumcollections
6 Dangerous Centipedes in North Carolina You Need to Identify
You're walking through your North Carolina home late at night when something fast and multi-legged scurries across your path. That moment of panic isn't uncommon—North Carolina hosts several centipede species, and knowing which ones pose potential risks can help you respond appropriately. While most centipedes actually benefit homeowners by controlling other pests, understanding their identification, behavior patterns, and safety considerations ensures you can coexist safely with these […]
8 Dangerous Centipedes You’ll Find in Your Texas Home
You're reaching for that box in your garage when something with lightning-fast legs scurries across your hand. In Texas, that something could pack a venomous bite capable of sending you to the emergency room. While most people worry about scorpions and spiders, Texas centipedes pose an equally serious threat that's hiding in plain sight throughout your home. These ancient predators have been perfecting their hunting techniques for over 400 million years, and they've chosen your house as […]
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