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Centipede: Definition and What it is

Many-legged arthropods that are generally beneficial but can occasionally enter homes.

What is a Centipede?

Centipedes are elongated arthropods with one pair of legs per body segment. While they are generally beneficial as they prey on other insects, they can occasionally enter homes and their bites can be painful.

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