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| Animalia Arthropoda Myriapoda Diplopoda Julida Julidae | Ommatoiulus moreleti - Black Portuguese Millipede |
| Ommatoiulus moreleti [dbid 64327] To discourage predators, the millipede releases a pungent yellowish secretion when disturbed. This may stain skin or clothes and is extremely irritating if rubbed into the eyes. Mature black Portuguese millipedes are smooth and cylindrical, 20-45 mm long and slate-grey to black in colour. Juveniles are light brown and striped. Juveniles hatch from eggs in the soil and reach maturity in two years. Portuguese millipedes are mostly active at night and are herbivorous. During hot dry weather, they hide in the soil. Rainy weather in spring and autumn stimulates activity. |
| Vernacular names: EN: Black Portuguese Millipede |
| Image 6608 2008-03-11 Costa Azul, PT Black Portuguese Millipede? | ![[Ommatoiulus moreleti]](/Ethumbs/00/0066/006608_t.jpg "Click to enlarge") | ![[Ommatoiulus moreleti]](/Ethumbs/00/0066/006607_t.jpg "Click to enlarge") | Image 6607 2008-03-11 Costa Azul, PT Black Portuguese Millipede? |
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