Vromopapadia
The vromopapadia is a harmless millipede whose names translates as 'stinking priest's wife.' That’s because, when prodded, the vromopapadia emits an oily, sickly, lingering stench....
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Insects and Kin
Magnified exoskeleton
After this vromopapadia died, its outer shell took on beautiful colors and patterns, visible through a low-power microscope. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
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Vromopapadia rings
Even in death, when its body segments turn into a dry little heap of tiny white hoops, the vromopapadia can put out a repulsive smell. If you find it necessary to remove a vromopap...
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Soil centipede
The Soil Centipede is a snakelike, red-yellow, eyeless creature that wiggles violently. And he is fast! Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2003.
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Scolopendra Jaws
Like most centipedes, the Scolopendra has a painful, poisonous bite. Just look at those jaws! Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
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