New Findings Complete First Evolutionary History Of All Living Millipede Orders, Dating Back 460 Million Years

Tracing the Millipede's Ancient Path

Long before the first vertebrates ventured onto land, millipedes reigned supreme. These ancient decomposers played a vital role in shaping Earth’s terrestrial ecosystems, millions of years prior to the emergence of dinosaurs. However, despite their extensive history, researchers had yet to piece together the complete evolutionary narrative of these fascinating creatures.