"Remarkable Blind Creature in LA Stuns with 486 Legs"

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"Remarkable Blind Creature in LA Stuns with 486 Legs"
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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 paper clip, is blind and relies on hornlike antennas to navigate. With 486 legs and a helmetlike head, it resembles a creature from a monster film. The discovery highlights the vast number of undiscovered species underground and the importance of protecting them for the sake of biodiversity and the environment. Citizen science played a crucial role in the discovery, emphasizing the need for further exploration and conservation efforts.

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