Centipede, Scolopendra dawydoffi (Chilopoda: Scolopendridae), predation on an egg-laying snake, Sibynophis triangularis (Squamata: Colubridae), in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1007/s10905-017-9642-0
Abstract: While typically insectivorous, large centipedes are known to attack and eat vertebrates. Though opportunistic, this behavior might be relatively frequent. Predation of centipedes on snakes is rarely observed. We report an incident, witnessed at the… read more here.
Keywords: centipede scolopendra; scolopendra dawydoffi; centipede; sibynophis triangularis ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial activity and mechanism of action of a novel peptide present in the ecdysis process of centipede Scolopendra subspinipes subspinipes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50061-y
Abstract: One of the most important cellular events in arthropods is the moulting of the cuticle (ecdysis). This process allows them to grow until they reach sexual maturity. Nevertheless, during this stage, the animals are highly… read more here.
Keywords: ecdysis; ecdysis process; scolopendra subspinipes; centipede scolopendra ... See more keywords