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The strangest millipede ever ... (8053637182)

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Description: Frontal view of the European millipede Polyxenus lagurus. This very strange millipede is covered with detachable bristles that have the ability to entangle ants. This is a quite common species in Europe living under barks or into the ground. Real length : ~ 2 mm Focus stack of 232 pictures. Microscope objective (Nikon achromatic 10x 160/0.25) on bellow. Date: 4 October 2012, 16:01. Source: The strangest millipede ever.. Uploaded by Jacopo Werther. Author: Gilles San Martin from Namur, Belgium.

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