Van Helsing found a dark cellar crawling with centipedes. “Fast, venomous, and nearly blind,” he whispered. “They rely on touch to hunt. Impressive little assassins.” He watched one paralyze a silverfish with a single strike.
Entomological Fact 🔬
Centipedes aren’t insects (they’re myriapods), but they’re important predators. They use venom to immobilize prey and have antennae so sensitive they can “see” in the dark.
Quiz Time!
How do centipedes detect prey?
A) With loud sounds
B) With heat vision
C) With their antennae
D) With eyes!
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