擁有細長且多節的身體，上面長滿細腿的節肢動物。根據長度會擁有15條至300條腿，能快速移動。當腿斷掉或被切斷時會重新再生，大多棲息於樹下等黑暗潮濕處。
Centipedes are elongated, multi-segmented insects known for their large amount of legs. They can have anywhere from 15 to over 300 legs, depending on their length, which can be regenerated if lost. These fast-moving, nocturnal predators often seek out dark, moist habitats usually under logs.