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Can you imagine seeing a giant millipede the same size as a car? Well, a massive creature just like this existed 340 million years ago. As a result of two fossils being discovered, we now know what ...

Meet the fascinating armored millipede with an unexpected twist—it smells like cherries! Discover the secrets behind this unique and surprising creature. Ozzy Osbourne’s cause of death revealed after ...

Millipedes get a bad rap — their many legs put people off and could classify them as “creepy crawly.” But these anthropods’ secretions could hold the key to new drug discovery for the treatment of ...

Millipedes come in one basic shape but many sizes. When they aren’t curled into a tight ball, millipedes are easily recognizable thanks to their long, cylindrical bodies and dozens, sometimes hundreds ...

SCIENTISTS have uncovered a terrifying mega millipede that was the size of a car when it roamed Earth 340 million years ago. Following centuries of mystery, the face of Arthropleura has been unveiled ...

Arthropleura grew up to 10-1/2 feet (3.2 meters) long Head anatomy indicates Arthropleura ate plants French fossils date to 305 million years ago Oct 10 (Reuters) - During the Carboniferous Period, ...

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Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...