Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Skeletonizied worm ?

Posted by BubikolRamios on 01-03-2015 22:24
#1

Can't imagine how something like this would come from worm but surely reminds on it.
Forest, Slovenia. Original length before photo taking - x 2.
img: http://agrozoo.ne...29dec796f0

Edited by BubikolRamios on 01-03-2015 22:24

Posted by piros on 02-03-2015 14:27
#2

These are the remains of a Millipede (Diplopoda),
Regards,
Henrik

Edited by piros on 02-03-2015 14:27

Posted by BubikolRamios on 02-03-2015 15:01
#3

Rather 'fat' one. I get to 2.7 mm at 'fattest round' image I have --> http://agrozoo.ne...0efad373a1
One could also say it mybe shrinks a bit at dying and drying.

Edited by BubikolRamios on 02-03-2015 15:03

Posted by piros on 02-03-2015 15:41
#4

The exoskeleton of Millipedes is usually calcified, so it doesn' realy shrink.