Type: Arthropods (Myriapoda class)
Habitat: Moist environments, under decaying leaves.
Features:
- Long, segmented body with two pairs of legs per segment.
- Do not literally have 1,000 legs; typically between 30–400 depending on the species.
Behavior: Slow-moving, non-venomous, secrete foul fluids as defense.
Diet: Decaying plant matter; important for nutrient recycling in ecosystems.