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A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It’s blind, glassy and has 486 legs

Avatar photo by Amancai Biraben, Associated Press July 29, 2023July 31, 2023

Under a microscope, the millipede, with its 486 legs and helmet-like head, resembles a creature in a Hollywood monster film.


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