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Archispirostreptus gigas, known as the giant African millipede or shongololo, is the largest extant species of millipede, growing up to 33.5 centimetres (13.2 in) in length, 67 millimetres (2.6 in) in circumference.
21 hours ago · And it was also in this forest that entomologist Henri de Saussure and naturalist Leo Zehntner first described Spirostreptus sculptus— a dark-brown giant millipede that’d likely earn the starring role in an old-fashion, bug-based horror flick—126 years ago. Then, the species was lost to science. While that’s not to say locals didn’t ...
4 days ago · A giant dark-brown millipede, not documented for 126 years, has been recorded in Makira Natural Park, home to the largest and most intact forest in Madagascar. It is one of 21 “lost” species ...
Giant African millipedes are a large arthropod, classified by a segmented body, an exoskeleton, and many, many legs! They are usually dark brown and black in color, have a rounded body, and range from 4 to 12 inches in length.
4 days ago · Giant millipede was lost to science for 126 years: It's just been found in Madagascar. When a new species is discovered in the depths of the rainforest or on top of a mountain, it can be years ...
Apr 8, 2022 · The African giant black millipede is the largest living millipede in the world, capable of growing over a foot long! Like many millipedes, it is generally harmless, living its life on the forest floor and munching on organic matter.
Dec 21, 2021 · The giant millipede Arthropleura would have been one of the largest invertebrates ever, living over 300 million years ago. A fossilised fragment of the huge creature found in Northumberland has enabled scientists to estimate its length at around 2.6 metres, similar to that of a small car.
The giant African millipede is widespread in East Africa, where they mostly live on the forest floor, but do also live in coastal regions near woodland. Like all millipedes, they are nocturnal and spend their time on the rainforest floor eating decaying plant material.
Dec 2, 2023 · A remarkable reconstruction shows a 300 million-year-old millipede the length of a small car crawling around a forest floor looking for love. The footage was...
5 days ago · Spirostreptus sculptus, a species of giant millipede in Madagascar. The species was documented during a Search for Lost Species expedition in Makira Forest in September 2023.
