Centipede Anatomy and Identification Guide #49423 (License: Personal Use)

This vintage-style line illustration accurately depicts a centipede’s elongated, dorsoventrally flattened body with 15-177 pairs of legs, each attached to a distinct segment. Prominent features include the modified first pair of legs forming venomous forcipules (modified maxillipeds) used for subduing prey, and long antennae for sensing the environment. The shading and fine linework emphasize musculature and exoskeletal texture, typical of 19th- or early 20th-century entomological plates.

Used on educational biology pages, pest identification guides, or entomology resources; supports user intent to learn about arthropod morphology, differentiate centipedes from millipedes, or identify household pests.