What Do Millipedes Do?
Description of Millipedes Millipedes Are Common Arthropods Found in Damp Locations Where They Feed on Decaying Organic Matter. Millipedes Are Are Beneficial as...
What do millipedes do to humans?
Millipedes do not bite but may secrete a toxin that is irritating, causing burning and itching of the skin and, particularly when accidentally rubbed into the eye, causing redness, swelling, and pain of the conjunctiva or the cornea.
What is the purpose of a millipede?
Millipedes, which look like centipedes with an extra pair of legs on most of their body segments, are an essential part of tropical ecosystems for their role in decomposing vegetation and cycling nutrients back into the soil.
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