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As a defence mechanism, this large spiro...
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Image #: DSC_1886-80001
Location: Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Description: As a defence mechanism, this large spirobolida millipede curls up tightly when disturbed. These arthropods play an important role in forest ecosystems. Being detritivores, they contribute to the disintegration and decomposition of organic material in forests.
Keywords: millipedes | arthropoda | spirobolida | myriapoda | detritivores | invertebrates | negeri sembilan | defence mechanism |