Blind, Glassy, and Leggy: LA's New Millipede Species

A new species of millipede, named the Los Angeles Thread Millipede, has been discovered underground in Southern California. The translucent creature, about the length of a paperclip, has 486 legs and relies on hornlike antennas to navigate since it is blind. The discovery highlights the vast number of undiscovered species that exist underground. Scientists estimate that only one million out of an estimated 10 million animal species on Earth have been discovered. The finding emphasizes the importance of protecting and documenting these species in the face of threats such as climate change and invasive species.