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Three New Centipede Species in South India
October 22 , 2026
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- Scientists described three new centipede species from southern India: Rhysida quadrispinosa, Rhysida coorgensis and Rhysida neyyarensis.
- Rhysida coorgensis is named after Coorg in Karnataka, while Rhysida neyyarensis is named after Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala.
- The three new species bring the total number of known Rhysida species in India to 23.
- Centipedes belong to the class Chilopoda.
- Centipedes use venom-bearing appendages called forcipules to catch and subdue prey.
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