Millipedes use as insecticides and insects repellants by lemurs

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Description: Millipedes are not insects, but arthropods with two pairs of legs on most body segments. They are mostly harmless to humans, but they have some amazing ways to defend themselves and other animals from insect attacks. In this video, you will learn how millipedes can coil up into a ball, emit a fluid toxin, or spray a chemical jet to deter predators such as spiders, ants, and other insects. You will also discover how some animals, such as monkeys and lemurs use millipedes as natural insecticides and insect repellents by rubbing them on their fur or feathers. This video will show you the fascinating world of millipedes and their interactions with other animals.

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