Scolopendra (from Ancient Greek σκόλοψ (skólops), meaning "thorn", and ἔντερον (énteron), meaning "earthworm") is a species-rich genus of large tropical centipedes of the family …

The largest is Scolopendra gigantea, the giant African centipede, about 0.3 m in length. A few are harmless temperate species and most are tropical; they look like armored caterpillars. …

Jul 3, 2025 · Scolopendra, commonly known as centipedes, belong to the genus Scolopendra and are among the most well-known multi-legged arthropods. There are over 80 recognized …

Basic facts about Scolopendra gigantea: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Scolopendra heros : Known as the giant desert centipede, found in the southwestern United States Scolopendra subspinipes : Southeast Asian species, known for its painful bite

Scolopendra gigantea is the world’s largest species of tropical centipede, with a documented length of up to about 30cm (Shelley and Kiser, 2000). They have flattened and unequally …

The protagonist of this article is the scolopendra. These organisms are characterized by having a body that is depressed in the dorsal ventral part, with a pair of antennae and multiple legs. In …

A taxonomic review of the centipede genus Scolopendra Linnaeus, 1758 (Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae) in mainland Southeast Asia, with description of a new species from Laos.

Scolopendra (from Ancient Greek σκόλοψ (skólops), meaning "thorn", and ἔντερον (énteron), meaning "earthworm") is a species-rich genus of large tropical centipedes of the family …

6 days ago · scolopendra (plural scolopendras) (obsolete) A mythical sea -creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook. quotations