Collecta Centipede Animal Figurine

Centipede SIZE : 18cm x 3cm Fun Facts: Centipedes (from the New Latin prefix “centi” (hundred), and the Latin word “pes” or “pedis” (foot). Centipedes (which includes Millipedes and other multi-legged creatures) are elongated metameric creatures with one pair of legs per body segment. Most centipedes are generally venomous and could inflict a painful bite, injecting their venom through pincer-like appendage known as forcipules. Despite the name, centipedes can have a varying number of legs, ranging from 30 to 354. Centipedes always have an odd number of pairs of legs. Therefore, no centipede has exactly 100 legs. Similar to spiders and scorpions, centipedes are predominantly carnivorous. CollectA The natural world in miniature.   Wild Life : Designed by experts, every model is factually accurate and true to life for education and imaginative play. Divided by different geographic boundaries, our wildlife models are excellent for educational purposes and for use in dioramas and habitat display scenes.  Prehistoric World : CollectA's prehistoric models are created following expert advice and acknowledging the latest scientific discoveries. In order to advance education through play, we are proud to have a tradition of producing models of obscure species and not only the well-known and popular ones. We strive to produce both scientifically accurate models for educational and creative play and ensure that each stage of their production is overseen by a palaeontological expert.  Oceans & Ice : See our full collection of sea animals. Each of them is factually accurate and true to life for education. Many of these replicas are endangered species which can be used in habitat scenes and in zoos for identification.  Horse Country : See the collection from our equine sculptor Deborah McDermott, who is noted for being able to accurately capture the anatomy and breed characteristics of every horse that she sculpts. Her happy horses are full of expression and life!  Farm Time : Farm life is fun! See the figurines you can find on and around the farm.  Little Wonders: Many of these replicas are endangered species which can be used in habitat scenes, in schools for educational purposes, and in zoos for identification.