Class
Chilopoda
centipede
9 species in this taxon
class of many-legged arthropods with elongated bodies centipede (Chilopoda) is a class of organisms united by key anatomical and physiological traits. It contains 4 orders with 9 known species. This includes the order groups Geophilomorpha, Lithobiomorpha, Scolopendromorpha, and Scutigeromorpha. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Arthropods (Arthropoda).
