Millipede vs Centipede | Giant Indian Millipede

CENTIPEDE OR MILLIPEDE? Differences Between Centipedes and Millipedes

Millipedes have two sets of legs per segment positioned directly under their body. Centipedes have one set of legs per segment positioned on the side of their body. Millipedes feast on decomposing plants. If looking from the side, centipedes have a flatter body while millipedes are more rounded. Millipede species are far more numerous, with more than 80,000 different kinds of millipedes compared with 8,000 species of centipedes. You should avoid handling both centipedes and millipedes, but not for the same reason. Centipedes pose more risks to humans because they can bite.