Tiger Centipede

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Tiger Centipede

Scolopendra polymorpha, commonly known as the Tiger Centipede, is a species of centipede in the family Scolopendridae. It is known for the distinctive dark bands across its body segments, giving it a tiger-striped appearance.[1]

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