Record #:

4156

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Millipedes have lived in what is now North Carolina for millions of years. Ancient mountain ranges gave rise to a large number of species. Today over 100 species of the colorful creature still reside in the Appalachians. While bright colors make them attractive to predators, millipedes produce foul- tasting chemicals that make them unpalatable to their enemies.

Source:

North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 7 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 1999, p5, il

Subject(s):

Millipedes