Label a Millipede Printout

Anal segment: The last segment; it is where waste (in the form of pellets) leaves the body.

Antennae: Two sensory organs (feelers) located towards the front of the millipede. Each antenna is made of 7 jointed segments.

Collum: The first segment just behind the head; it protects the rear surface of the head.

Eye: The two compound eyes are located on the head.

Head: The head has two antennae, two eyes, and the mouth.

Labrum: The area just above the mouth.

Mandibles: These large, toothed cutting surfaces are used for eating; each mandible is made of two segments.

Pairs of Legs: Most segments have two pair of legs; these are called diplosomites. The first few segments have only one pair of legs; they are called somites. The second-to-last segment has no legs. Each leg has a tiny claw.

Sternites: The underside of each segment, between the legs, which is relatively unprotected (also called the sternum). When in danger, the millipede curls up, protecting the underside.

Tergites: The upper portion of each segment (also called the tergum). The tergum is covered with a hard, protective exoskeleton.

Trunk: The body of the millipede (excluding the head).