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Which animal has the most legs?

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Quick Answer

A millipede called Eumillipes persephone, found in Western Australia, with up to 1,306 legs — the first known animal with more than 1,000.

The Full Story

The record for the most legs belongs to Eumillipes persephone, a tiny millipede discovered deep underground in Western Australia and described by scientists in 2021. One female had 1,306 legs, making it the first creature ever found that truly lives up to the name millipede, which means thousand feet. It lives as far as 60 metres below the surface in drill holes made for mineral exploration, and it is pale and blind. The previous record holder was Illacme plenipes from California, with up to 750 legs. Despite their name, most millipedes have fewer than 100 legs.

Key Facts

1.Millipedes have two pairs of legs on most body segments, while centipedes have one pair.
2.The record-breaking specimen was about 95 mm long but less than 1 mm wide.
3.Millipedes add more segments and legs each time they moult.

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