Canadian Flat-back Millipede

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Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Canadian Flat-back Millipede, a reference photo
Photo: Ryan Hodnett · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis, also known as Canadian flat-backed millipede, is a species of flat-backed millipede in the family Polydesmidae. It is found in North America and Europe.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Canadian Flat-back Millipede being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Diplopoda
Order
Polydesmida
Family
Polydesmidae
Species
Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

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