Still Waters Posted November 15, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2012 The anatomical secrets of the world's leggiest creature, a millipede with 750 legs, have been revealed by scientists. The species, called Illacme plenipes, was first seen 80 years ago but was recently rediscovered in California. Now researchers have found that as well as bearing an extreme number of legs, the creature may have more in common with millipedes that lived millions of years ago than today's species. http://www.bbc.co.uk...onment-20326273 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah_444 Posted November 15, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Phew. That wasn't nearly as creepy as I had envisioned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsra Posted November 15, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2012 It has to be hard to control a body that long with that many legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarMountainKid Posted November 15, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2012 It seems it would be easy for them to accidentally tie themselves in knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemonix Posted November 16, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'm fine with millipedes, but not centipedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted November 16, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Yuk, looks too much like a worm to me...and I hate worms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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