Most millipedes are elongate, often worm-shaped, mandibulates, although some are short and resemble woodlice. The body consists of a head and a trunk of many segments, most of which bear paired appendages.
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- The Diplopoda (Millipedes) An introduction to biology, classification, and ecology of this class of arthropods, with numerous links to other millipede sites.
- Double-legged Cylinders Article by William Amos on millipedes, their many legs and their reproductive lives.
- Apheloria corrugata Photographic study by Sarah Moyer of the millipede, with information on its biology and the protective hydrogen cyanide it produces.
- North American Millipede: Narceus americana Photographs and information on this arthropod.
- Cooks’ Cave Millipede: Pseudotremia cookorum Photograph and information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
- Duff Millipedes Photographs of species of Polyxenus, description, life history and habits.