Here's a breakdown:
* Centipedes:
* Long, flattened bodies with one pair of legs per segment.
* Carnivorous predators with venomous claws.
* Examples: House centipede, Giant centipede.
* Millipedes:
* Round, segmented bodies with two pairs of legs per segment.
* Herbivores that feed on decaying plant matter.
* Examples: Flat-backed millipede, Pill millipede.
* Symphylans:
* Small, white, and worm-like with long antennae and three pairs of legs.
* Feed on decaying plant matter and sometimes roots.
* Examples: Garden symphylan.
* Pauropods:
* Tiny, pale, and segmented with a pair of legs on each segment, except for the first three and the last two segments.
* Feed on fungi and algae.
* Examples: Pauropus huxleyi.
These are just a few examples of the diverse world of myriapods. They are found in a wide range of habitats, from forests and meadows to caves and deserts.