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To compare the millipede and the centipede
Natural sciences
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Activity 11: to compare the millipede and the centipede [lo 2.1]
Millipedes and centipedes
We will not study examples of these animals in great detail. However, it is important to remember that they play an important role in the ecosystem. Let us compare them:
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| Millipede |
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| Centipede |
| Millipedes | Centipedes | |
| Build | Many segments, round | Many segments, flat |
| Number of legs | 4 on each segment | 2 on each segment |
| Food | Rotting plant material | Insects, earthworms and snails |
| Where they live | Amongst dead plant material on the ground | Under old tree stumps and amongst dead leaves on the ground |
| When they are active | In the day | At night |
Assessment
Learning Outcome 2: The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.
Assessment Standard 2.1: We know this when the learner recalls meaningful information (at least definitions and complex facts).
Read also:
OpenStax, Natural sciences grade 7. OpenStax CNX. Sep 16, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11077/1.1
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