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These amazing little critters are invertebrates, meaning they don't have a backbone, and are known for their long, cylindrical bodies covered in hard shells. Each segment of their body has two pairs of legs, so when they move, it looks like a wave motion! They come in many colors, from black to brown, and even eye-catching shades of orange or red.  \nThe fascinating wave motion mentioned earlier helps millipedes thrive in their homes. Their habitats are usually moist places like under leaves, in the soil, or within decayed logs, where they stay during the day. At night, they become more active, crawling out to munch on their favorite foods, mainly decaying plant material, but they've also been known to eat insects. These creatures prefer to live where there's plenty of their favorite meals, making them super important for composting and recycling nutrients in the environment.  \nJust like us humans, millipedes have a life cycle, but it's a bit different from ours. They start as eggs, laid in the soil, and when they hatch, they only have a few segments and legs. As they grow and molt-that's when they shed their skin-they add more segments and legs until they become adults. In some species, this process can take up to two years, and they can live for several years after that.  \nYou might be wondering what happens if a predator tries to snack on them. Well, they have a cool defense mechanism-when threatened, they curl up into a tight coil to protect their soft undersides with their hard outer shell. Some species can also release a foul-smelling and tasting liquid to deter predators. So, while they might not win any races with their many tiny legs, millipedes sure are fascinating creatures playing an important role in our ecosystems.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is the shape of a millipedes body?  \nA. Round B. Flat C. Cylindrical D. Oval  \n2) Where would you normally NOT find millipedes during the day?  \nA. Inside tree trunks B. Under leaves  \nC. Within decayed logs D. On top of rocks  \n3) Where are millipede eggs laid?  \n[A. in](A. in) the soil [B. in](B. in) trees [C. in](C. in) rotting fruits [D. in](D. in) the water  \n4) Millipedes are invertebrates. What does being an invertebrate mean?  \nA. Millipedes have multiple backbones  \nB. Millipedes have vertebrates inside  \nC. Millipedes have bones on the outside  \nD. Millipedes don't have a backbone  \n5) What can some millipedes do to defend themselves when threatened?  \nA. Excrete a very potent toxin from B. Release a foul-smelling and  \ntheir skin tasting liquid  \nC. Make a loud screaming noise D. Spit a black sticky goo  \n6) What do millipedes eat?  \nA. decaying plant material B. smaller mammals  \nC. the blood of humans D. fresh fruits  \n7) What is molting?  \nA. when millipedes shed their skin B. when millipedes build their nests  \nC. when millipedes gain their wings D. when millipedes eat a lot of food  \n8) How long can some millipedes live?  \nA. several years B. up to five months  \nC. only a few weeks D. up to one year  \n9) What color are millipedes?  \nA. Many colors B. Only brown C. Only red or brown D. Only black  \n10) What defense may millipedes do when they feel threatened?  \nA. detach 1 or two of their segments B. play dead  \nC. spit a black ooze D. curl up into a tight coil  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I have one pair of legs on each segment. \"  \n12) \"I adore open and dry places. \"  \n13) \"I can be black, brown, or even bright orange or red! 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