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Millipede burns are a cutaneous condition caused by certain millipedes that secrete a toxic liquid that causes a brownish pigmentation and/or burns when it comes into contact with the skin. [1] Some millipedes produce quinones in their defensive secretions, which have been reported to cause brown staining of the skin.
One study found Motyxia that glowed brighter also tended to have larger cyanide glands and were thus more toxic to predators. While this implicates Motyxia's bioluminescence as an evolution for protection from predators, this study also notes that higher elevation millipedes glowed brighter. This finding led to the discovery that the more faint ...
Paradoxosomatidae, the only family in the suborder Paradoxosomatidea (also known as Strongylosomatidea), [1] is a family of flat-backed millipedes in the order Polydesmida. Containing nearly 200 genera and 975 species as of 2013 [update] , it is one of the largest families of millipedes. [ 2 ]
Desmoxytes purpurosea, commonly known as the shocking pink dragon millipede or dragon millipede, is a spiny and toxic millipede named for its vivid pink color. It was formally described in 2007 from a specimen collected at the Hup Pa Tard limestone cavern in the Uthai Thani Province of Thailand . [ 1 ]
Desmoxytes, whose species are commonly known as the dragon millipedes, is a genus of millipedes of the family Paradoxosomatidae found in Southeast Asia. The genus was described by Ralph Vary Chamberlin in 1923, and reviewed by Sergei Golovatch and Henrik Enghoff in 1994. [1] At least 18 species are known from to Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. [2]
Orthomorpha coarctata, the long-flange millipede, [1] is a widely introduced species of Polydesmidan millipede of the family Paradoxosomatidae.It is presumed native to Southeast Asia but due to transport by humans occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas throughout the world, including the Hawaiian Islands, the West Indies, Gulf Coast of North America, and the Galápagos Islands.
This behaviour gives rise to the common names "cyanide millipede" and "almond-scented millipede" (since cyanide smells of almonds), although cyanide secretion is not unique to H. haydeniana. [5] Nonetheless, at least one species, the ground beetle Promecognathus laevissimus, is a specialised predator of H. haydeniana. [3] Good for soil aeration.
The biological actions of the toxins in centipede venom are mostly unknown. A peptide named S. mutilans venom toxin peptide (SsmTP) and S. mutilans 6 were identified in S. mutilans's venom. SsmTP consists of 66 amino acids, and its composition highly resembles those of neurotoxins. The peptide is found within the venom duct.