CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Centipedes and Millipedes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Centipedes and millipedes belong to the subphylum Myriapoda, which contains 13,000 species. They all live on land. They are divided among four classes: (1) Chilopoda...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Millipede
Wikipedia offers information on millipedes, including a scientific classification chart and several images.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Millipede (Diplopoda)
Provides an overview of Millipedes including their habitat, appearance, diet, breeding, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.12 Centipedes and Millipedes
Learn about the behaviors, characteristics, and ecological interactions of centipedes and millipedes.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: African Giant Millipede
Get acquainted with the African giant millipede by browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and other characteristics that define this...
Earth Life
Earth Life: The Diplopoda (Millipedes), Introduction
Introduction to the physical characteristics of the diplopoda, the millipedes.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Millipede
This page has points on the major stages in the life cycle of millipedes. Check out this great resource!
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Millipedes, Centipedes and Sowbugs
Brief description of the physical characteristics of millipedes, centipedes, and sowbugs, as well as their habits.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Missouri Millipede
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, behavior, appearance, of the Missouri millipede.
NC State University
Nscu: Centipedes and Millipedes
Brief information on the diverse distribution of millipedes and centipedes thoughout the globe.
Earth Life
Earth Life: Millipede Ecology
General information on the ecology of the diplopda, millipedes.
Earth Life
Earth Life: Millipede Growth and Development
General information on the stages of growth and development in the life cycle of the millipede.
University of California
University of California Berkeley: Millipedes and Centipedes
Information on the diverse species of millipedes and centipedes that exist today. Includes information about morphology, habitat, life cycle, and more.
Curated OER
Adult Centipede (Top) and Millipede (Bottom).
Information on the diverse species of millipedes that exist today. Information on morphology, habitat, life cycle, and more.
Earth Life
The Wonderful World of Insects
Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite arthropod, the millipede! The site has pictures, information, world records, etc.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Myriapoda
General information on the arthropods classified as myriapoda, the centipedes and millipedes.
University of California
Ucmp: Uniramia
General information on the evolution of the myriapodes (centipedes and millipedes) and a look at the fossil record.
Read Works
Read Works: Mosquitoes Don't Bug These Monkeys
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about monkeys in South America that use millipedes as mosquito repellant. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Science: Week of 11 19 12: Leggiest Creature in the World
The Illacme plenipes millipede is probably the "leggiest" creature in the world with 750 legs. This feature from the Smithsonian provides a video and images of this creepy, crawly insect.
Other
Walking Well: Arthropod Stings
This site has interesting information about stings from different arthropods like bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, ants, caterpillars, spiders, ticks, centipedes, millipedes, and scorpions.
Other
Iowa State University: Bug Guide: Centipedes
The learning activity is a guide to a better understanding of the centipede. Some topics discussed are the size, habitat, and food of the centipede. In addition to information the resource has images of centipedes.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Petroglyph National Monument
Embrace the unique Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico through this detailed resource featuring the Rio Grand Rift, petroglyphs, lesson plans and much more.
University of Michigan
Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Centipedes
This page answers common questions that students might ask about centipedes, including classification information. It also has photographs of them, a labelled diagram of their body parts, and links to more in-depth information.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: The Arthropod Story
Go back in time to discover the evolutionary story of the arthropod and what this phylum of the animal kingdom looks like today.