Journal Entry 1: Centipede
The observation I chose for my journal entry is the brown stone centipede. One unique adaptation that centipedes have is their forcipules. These are specific to only centipedes and are long legs located directly behind their head. These legs have the unique function of pinching, in which they use to grab their prey and inject it with venom. This adaption makes it easier for centipedes to catch and kill their prey.
One observation I made about all of the insects I found was their color. Through evolution, these insects have adapted to blend into their surroundings. I noticed this throughout the process of looking for the insects. It was hard to locate the bugs because of how well they blended into the environment.
Using OneZoom, I determined the phylogeny placement of the centipede. Centipedes lie within the myriapods species. Myriapods are arthropods with long bodies.
