40jalkaiset
40jalkaiset is a Finnish term that translates to "forty-legged creatures" or more commonly, centipedes. These are arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda. While the name suggests they possess exactly forty legs, this is not always the case. Centipedes typically have one pair of legs per body segment, with the exception of the segment behind the head and the last two segments. The number of leg-bearing segments varies greatly among species, leading to a wide range in the total number of legs. Some species may have as few as thirty legs, while others can have over three hundred.
Centipedes are characterized by their elongated, segmented bodies. They possess a pair of antennae and a pair
The common perception of centipedes as dangerous to humans is often exaggerated. While some larger species