What we often call centipedes are actually “millipedes” (from mille “thousand” and pes “foot”). But even though they have many legs, no one has as many as a thousand. The Swedish record is 234 legs [1].
We divide millipedes into …
Dragonflies are one of the largest and oldest living insects. Dragonflies have an essential role as both predators, especially of mosquitoes, and as prey for birds and fish. Adult dragonflies eat other insects, such as flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and even …
Spiders belong to the class of arachnids, a class of arthropods that also includes scorpions, mites and ticks. Most spider species have eight eyes, although some have six. Despite all these eyes, many do not see very well. Spiders vary …
When we think of snails and slugs, we often believe that both shelled and unshelled are snails. However, the most basic fact is that slugs have no shells [1, 2].
In fact, all snails and slugs belong to the family …
The water strider belongs to the family Gerridae and is often characterised by its long legs and ability to walk on water. A combination of surface tension and the hydrophobic hairs on the strider’s legs allow …
Beetles are the largest and most diverse group of insects, and they live in most environments. One-third of all animals in the world are beetles [3]. Because of their diversity, beetles play an essential role in nature [1].
Beetles eat …
