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Centipedes have flattened bodies; millipedes are more rounded.
Centipedes can bite humans if handled roughly, but such occurrences are rare. Their venomous bite is generally not fatal to humans, with symptoms typically limited to pain, swelling, and redness—similar to a bee sting. Centipede or Millipede? What’s the Difference? centipede
While often confused, centipedes and millipedes are quite different: Centipedes have flattened bodies
They are relatively long-lived for arthropods, with some species living between 3 to 7 years. Habitat and Behavior with symptoms typically limited to pain
Centipedes are carnivores, while millipedes are herbivores/detritivores.
Centipedes are fast, whereas millipedes move slow, and if threatened, will curl into a ball.