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Dragon millipedes have colour, spines and chemical defences
Southeast Asian Desmoxytes millipedes include brightly coloured, spiny species, reaching roughly three centimetres at most. They can produce hydrogen cyanide for defence, sometimes giving an almond-like smell. The dragon name does not refer to breathing fire.
The dramatic name belongs to a small millipede.
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