Defines myriapods, such as centipedes and three groups of millipedes, and describes their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, senses, food, and means of self-defense.

Includes index. "Australian Museum"--Cover.

What are myriapods? -- Myriapod bodies -- The life cycles of myriapods -- Where myriapods live -- How myriapods sense the world -- What myriapods eat -- How myriapods defend themselves -- Up close : the different groups of centipedes -- Up close : three different groups of millipedes -- Where can you see myriapods?.