Archispirostreptus gigas, known as the giant African millipede, shongololo or Bongololo, is the largest extant species of millipede, growing up to 33.5 centimetres (13.2 in) in length, 67 millimetres (2.6 in) in circumference.

2011年1月5日 · In central/east Africa the locals called the first trains that they saw ‘shongololos’ because they resembled these funny little creatures. They fall under the class Diplopoda and family Spirostreptrornorpha. Millipedes are arthropods, which means that they are invertebrates that have an exoskeleton.

2019年12月20日 · We rounded up ten interesting facts about these beautiful creatures: • The indigenous people of southern Africa call the millipede ‘ shongololo’, which is derived from from the Xhosa and Zulu word ‘ ukushonga’, meaning to roll up… • The name “millipede” is derived from Latin, meaning “thousand feet”.

2024年8月14日 · Other common names for this ginormous creeper include the African Giant Black Millipede as well as Shongololo, which is what native South Africans call millipedes in Zulu. Create an ideal habitat for your millipede with our Customizable Millipede Enclosure Kits, which include everything you need to get started.

In the millipede family, the Giant African millipede, or shongololo, is the biggest member, with a size of about 13.5 inches (34 cm) in length and 2.6 inches (67 mm) in width. Typically, they sport a dark brown or black color. Its rounded body has 40 or more segments, and each of them is equipped with 4 legs.

Archispirostreptus gigas, known as the giant African millipede or shongololo, is the largest extant species of millipede, growing up to 33.5 centimetres (13.2 in) in length, 67 millimetres (2.6 in) in circumference. It has approximately 256 legs, although the number of legs changes with each molting so it can vary according to each individual. [2]

2024年5月6日 · Welcome to the intriguing world of the Giant African Millipede, or Archispirostreptus gigas, often affectionately known as the Shongololo. This remarkable creature, the largest of its kind, plays a vital role in its ecosystem, yet remains an enigma to many.

2020年6月11日 · The giant African millipede, aka shongololo, contrary to popular belief only has up to 400 legs. Even though the name “millipede” means a thousand feet. They are the largest known species of millipedes in the world and there are 10,000 known species!

Archispirostreptus gigas, known as the giant African millipede or shongololo, is the largest extant species of millipede, growing up to 33.5 centimetres (13.2 in) in length, 67 millimetres (2.6 in) in circumference.

2021年2月21日 · The giant African millipede or the shongololo is the largest extant (alive today) species of millipede. It can grow up to 33.5 cm (13.2 in) in length and 67 mm (2.6 in) in circumference.