Curated OER
Centipede or Millipede?
Students discuss millipedes and centipedes in terms of their classification as arthropod. Using a diagram, students categorize and compare and contrast the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes based on their discussion of...
Curated OER
Is it an Insect?
Students identify insects based on their characteristics. In this insect characteristics lesson, students study the 3 images of the millipede, housefly, and woodhouse insect. Students complete the insect characteristic chart.
Curated OER
Invertebrate Word Search
For this biology worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to various types of invertebrates. There are 21 biology terms located in the word search.
Earth Life
Earth Life: The Diplopoda (Millipedes), Reproduction
General information on the reproductive processes which occur in the life of the millipede can be found here.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: The Arthropod Story
Go back in time to discover the evolutionary story of the arthropod and what this phylum of the animal kingdom looks like today.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Millipedes
Millipedes are easily recognized because of their many legs. There are several types that you may come in contact with, and these information sheets provide descriptions of each. Also included is information about controlling them if...
University of Michigan
Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Millipedes
This page answers common questions that students might ask about millipedes, including classification information. It also has excellent photographs of them and links to more in-depth information.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Myriapoda
General information on the arthropods classified as myriapoda, the centipedes and millipedes.
University of California
Ucmp: Uniramia
General information on the evolution of the myriapodes (centipedes and millipedes) and a look at the fossil record.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Millipede
Wikipedia offers information on millipedes, including a scientific classification chart and several images.
Earth Life
Earth Life: The Diplopoda (Millipedes), Introduction
Introduction to the physical characteristics of the diplopoda, the millipedes.
Earth Life
The Wonderful World of Insects
Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite arthropod, the millipede! The site has pictures, information, world records, etc.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Millipede
This page has points on the major stages in the life cycle of millipedes. Check out this great resource!
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Millipede (Diplopoda)
Provides an overview of Millipedes including their habitat, appearance, diet, breeding, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Millipedes, Centipedes and Sowbugs
Brief description of the physical characteristics of millipedes, centipedes, and sowbugs, as well as their habits.
Earth Life
Earth Life: Millipede Ecology
General information on the ecology of the diplopda, millipedes.
Other
Walking Well: Arthropod Stings
This site has interesting information about stings from different arthropods like bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, ants, caterpillars, spiders, ticks, centipedes, millipedes, and scorpions.
Earth Life
Earth Life: Millipede Growth and Development
General information on the stages of growth and development in the life cycle of the millipede.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Science: Week of 11 19 12: Leggiest Creature in the World
The Illacme plenipes millipede is probably the "leggiest" creature in the world with 750 legs. This feature from the Smithsonian provides a video and images of this creepy, crawly insect.
NC State University
Nscu: Centipedes and Millipedes
Brief information on the diverse distribution of millipedes and centipedes thoughout the globe.
Curated OER
Adult Centipede (Top) and Millipede (Bottom).
Information on the diverse species of millipedes that exist today. Information on morphology, habitat, life cycle, and more.