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Myriapoda Classes

The Subphylum Myriapoda can be further categorized into classes. Myriapoda means “many legs”.

Chilopoda (Centipedes)

Centipedes have a pair of antennae. They usually have a flattened body. Each body segment has two legs positioned to the side of the body.

Diplopoda (Millipedes)

Millepedes have a pair of antennae. They usually have a round, cylindrical body. Each body segment has four legs positioned underneath the body.

Pauropoda (Pauropods)

Symphala (Garden Centipedes)