"Blind, Glassy Millipede with 486 Legs Discovered in LA"

TL;DR
A new species of millipede, named the Los Angeles Thread Millipede, has been discovered underground in Southern California. The translucent creature, about the length of a paperclip, has 486 legs and a blind, helmet-like head. It was found near a freeway, a Starbucks, and an Oakley sunglasses store. The discovery highlights the vast biodiversity that exists underground and the importance of protecting these species and their ecological roles. Citizen science played a crucial role in the discovery, emphasizing the need for further exploration and conservation efforts.
Topics:sciencescience-and-environment#biodiversity#citizen-science#los-angeles#millipede#science-and-environment#species-discovery
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