Shocking pink dragon millipede facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shocking pink dragon millipede |
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Polydesmida
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Paradoxosomatidae
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Desmoxytes
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| Desmoxytes purpurosea |
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The shocking pink dragon millipede (also known as the dragon millipede) is a special kind of millipede. It has a very bright pink color and a spiky body. This millipede is quite dangerous because it is very toxic. It has special glands that can release a chemical called cyanide to protect itself from animals that might try to eat it.
This millipede's bright pink color is a warning sign to other animals. It tells them, "Stay away, I'm poisonous!" Because it produces cyanide, it even smells a bit like almonds.
About the Shocking Pink Dragon Millipede
The shocking pink dragon millipede was discovered not too long ago, in 2007. It was one of over a thousand new animal species found in the Greater Mekong area over ten years. This area is a large region in Southeast Asia. You can find this amazing millipede on the Thai side of the Mekong River.
How it Protects Itself
The shocking pink dragon millipede has a clever way to stay safe from predators. It has glands that make a strong chemical called hydrogen cyanide. This chemical is very poisonous. When a predator gets too close, the millipede can release this cyanide.
Its bright pink color is a type of warning color. This means its color tells other animals that it is dangerous and they should not try to eat it. It's like nature's way of saying "Danger!"
See also
In Spanish: Milpiés dragón rosado para niños
