Diplopoda: Millipedes

Millipedes have a long body composed of many segments. Each segment bears two pairs of legs. Most millipedes are herbivorous.

A giant millipede.

Giant Millipede

Chilopoda: Centipedes

Centipedes have a long body composed of many segments. Each segment bears one pair of legs. They are carnivorous and have poison claws for capturing prey.

A centipede.

Centipede

Insecta (continued)

Many “bugs” benefit humans. For example, ladybugs (which are not all “ladies”) eat pests, and bees pollinate plants. Insects such as praying mantises, katydids, flies, moths, beetles, and ants also have important roles in ecosystems.

A leaf beetle.

Mint Beetle

A forest ant.

Desert Ant

A ladybug.

Ladybug

A honeybee.

Honeybee

A katydid.

Lobster Katydid

A blue bottle fly.

Blowfly

A beetle.

Fungus Beetle


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Table of Contents

Miller & Levine Biology UNIT 1 The Nature of Life UNIT 2 Ecology UNIT 3 Cells UNIT 4 Genetics UNIT 5 Evolution UNIT 6 From Microorganisms to Plants UNIT 7 Animals UNIT 8 The Human Body A Visual Guide to The Diversity of Life Appendices Glossary Index Credits