Summary ²

Apheloria virginiensis is a large North American millipede. It is reported to secrete cyanide compounds as a defense. It is recommended that one wash hands after handling this organism as the toxic compounds it secretes are poisonous and can cause extreme irritation if rubbed in the eyes.

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) Kathy Richardson, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kathy Richardson
2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apheloria_virginiensis

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