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Underground Creatures

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"Blind, Glassy Millipede with 486 Legs Discovered in LA"
science3 years ago

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

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 existence of an undiscovered underground world and the importance of protecting and understanding biodiversity. Citizen science played a crucial role in the discovery, emphasizing the need for further exploration and conservation efforts.

"Blind, Glassy Millipede with 486 Legs Discovered Crawling Under LA"
science-and-environment3 years ago

"Blind, Glassy Millipede with 486 Legs Discovered Crawling Under LA"

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 existence of an undiscovered underground world and the importance of protecting and understanding the ecological roles of small creatures. Scientists estimate that only one million out of an estimated 10 million animal species on Earth have been discovered.

"Surprising Millipede Species Unearthed in Los Angeles"
science-and-environment3 years ago

"Surprising Millipede Species Unearthed in Los Angeles"

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, burrows four inches below ground and relies on hornlike antennas to navigate. The discovery highlights the existence of an undiscovered underground ecosystem. Scientists estimate that there are still millions of undiscovered animal species on Earth, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts to protect biodiversity.