the yellow spotted millipede searches for food among gravel and soil |
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| The image shows a yellow-spotted millipede & x28;Harpaphe haydeniana& x29;, a common species found in the western regions of North America. These millipedes are easily identifiable by their black bodies and distinctive yellow spots along their sides, which are actually the openings of their defensive glands. When threatened, they secrete a toxic substance containing cyanide, which deters predators. The millipede in the image is curled up, a typical defensive posture. They are detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter, and play an important role in nutrient cycling in their ecosystems. |
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