Kekea Sribeu Lei / Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus spp.) from Rejang Land

Kekea Sribeu Lei / Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus spp.) from Rejang Land

In Rejang land this called Kekea sribeu /millipedes.Giant millipedes generally grow to be about 10 inches long and can live 7-10 years,Millipedes defend themselves by curling into a tight ball and secreting oil from special pores.

Kekea Sribeu Lei / Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus spp.) from Rejang Land

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Myriapoda
Class:	Diplopoda
Order:	Julida
Family:	Spirostreptidae
Genus:	Archispirostreptus
Species:	Archispirostreptus. spp

Kekea Sribeu Lei / Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus spp.) from Rejang Land

Kekea Sribeu Lei / Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus spp.) from Rejang Land

Image Location: Talang Rimbo Lama Village,Curup Town,Rejang Lebong Regency Reference :

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archispirostreptus_gigas
2. http://www.life.uiuc.edu/ib/109/Insect%20rearing/Millipede.html

March 13, 2009