Myriapod Collection

Madagascar green-emerald giant pill millipedes (Zoosphaerium neptunus) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Two Millipedes (Julidae) close up portrait, Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia

Millipede C018 / 2426
Millipede on a rock. Millipedes (class Diplopoda) are myriapods that have two pairs of legs per body segment. They are slow-moving detritivores

Millipede (Diplopoda), view from above

Illustration representing ecosystem comprising tree trunk, Spider Ectobius lividus, Dipluran Acarine, Burying Beetle
Ecosystem - Tree trunk - Spider; Ectobius lividus; Dipluran; Acarine; Burying beetle; Pseudoscorpion; Centipede; Myriapod; Common pill-bug; Symphylan; Common earthworm; Snail; Pauropod; Ants

Carboniferous forest fire, artwork
Carboniferous forest fire. Computer artwork of a forest fire raging through a Carboniferous (around 354-290 million years ago) forest in what is now Scotland, with an Arthropleura sp

Scolopendra sp. centipede on a leaf C016 / 6247
Scolopendra sp. centipede on a leaf. In the tropics Scolopendra sp. centipedes may exceed 30 centimetres in length. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Prehistoric millipede, artwork
Prehistoric millipede. Computer artwork of an Arthropleura sp. myriapod crawling through the undergrowth of a Carboniferous (around 354-290 million years ago) forest in what is now Scotland

Millipede C018 / 2427
Millipede. View of a millipede (class Diplopoda) showing its head (upper right) and multiple legs along its segmented body. Millipedes are myriapods that have two pairs of legs per body segment

Giant Millipede - coiled in defensive position - Mombasa - Kenya
MAB-1478 Giant Millipede - coiled in defensive position Mombasa - Kenya Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Millipede with microchip, SEM
Millipede with microchip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) holding a tiny semiconductor integrated circuit, or microchip

Arthropod locomotion, artwork
Arthropod locomotion. Artwork of a cockroach (top) and centipede (bottom) walking. Multi-legged animals walk with an alternating tripod gait

Striped illipede in leaf litter
Striped millipede (Ommatoiulus sabulosus) amongst leaf litter in an ancient woodland. Photographed in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

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Discover the fascinating world of myriapods, a diverse group of arthropods that includes millipedes and centipedes. In Madagascar's lush Andasibe-Mantadia rainforest, you can encounter the mesmerizing sight of emerald green giant pill millipedes (Zoosphaerium neptunus). These magnificent creatures are like living jewels, blending perfectly with their surroundings. Zooming in closer to another part of the world, we find ourselves in Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Here, two julidae millipedes pose for an intimate portrait. Their intricate patterns and delicate structures showcase the beauty hidden within these often-overlooked creatures. Observing from above reveals a different perspective on a diplopoda millipede. Its segmented body stretches out before us like an ancient relic from prehistoric times. This view allows us to appreciate its remarkable adaptability and unique locomotion methods. But myriapods don't exist in isolation; they play crucial roles within ecosystems. An illustration depicts a vibrant ecosystem thriving on a tree trunk: spiders weaving their webs alongside diplurans acarines scuttling about; burying beetles diligently performing their vital role as decomposers; pseudoscorpions seeking shelter under bark; centipedes and other myriapods navigating through leaf litter; common pill-bugs rolling along with symphylans nearby; earthworms aerating the soil beneath them while snails glide gracefully across branches; pauropods exploring crevices alongside ants marching tirelessly towards food sources. Travel back millions of years to witness a carboniferous forest fire captured in artwork—an event that shaped our planet's history while providing new opportunities for survival and adaptation among myriapod ancestors. Intriguingly camouflaged on a leaf rests Scolopendra sp. , showcasing its predatory prowess as it waits patiently for unsuspecting prey.