Scolopendra cataracta
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| Scolopendra Cataracta Siriwut, Edgecombe & Panha, 2016
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Scolopendra cataracta (waterfall centipede) is a species of centipede in the family Scolopendridae that is endemic to Laos and Thailand.[1] It is the first known amphibious centipede, growing to up to 20 cm in length and with a bite described as "agonising" and "excruciating".[1][2]
References
- ^ a b Bates, M. (26 June 2016). "'Horrific' First Amphibious Centipede Discovered". National Geographic. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ Holmes, O. (1 July 2016). "Giant swimming, venomous centipede discovered by accident in world-first". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 July 2016.