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Introduction to the knowledge of giant centipede species in Vietnam

2021-10-07 / 845 Read

Vietnamese giant centipede (scientific name: Scolopendra subspinipes) belongs to the order of centipedes: can reach more than 25cm, in the world of centipedes, the toxicity is considered strong. There are about 20 pairs of feet. Fierce by nature, ferocious and sensitive, it will actively attack any other limbs in its vicinity.

Introduction

Vietnamese Giant Centipede

Vietnamese Giant Centipede is mainly distributed in Asia's Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and other places, mainly black body, yellow (red) color feet. And because the Vietnamese giant centipede is ferocious, it has ornamental value and is loved by players.

Chinese name: Vietnamese giant centipede

Latin name: Scolopendra subspinipes

Alternative name: Yueju

Kingdom: Animalia

phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Myriapoda

Class: Myriapoda

Subclass: Labiopoda Class

Order: Centipede

Family: Centipede

Genus: Arthropods

Distribution area: Junction of Yun-Vietnam and Vietnam