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20228 minGdoc-short

When Giant Millipedes Reigned

20228 minGdoc-short

Giant millipedes, the largest known invertebrates to ever inhabit land, raise questions about their size and the environmental factors that contributed to their growth.

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Channel: PBS Eons

When Giant Millipedes Reigned

2022• 8 minG

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Giant millipedes, the largest known invertebrates to ever inhabit land, raise questions about their size and the environmental factors that contributed to their growth.

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Giant millipedes, the largest known invertebrates to ever inhabit land, thrived during the Carboniferous period, approximately 300 million years ago. These remarkable creatures could grow up to 2.5 meters in length, a size attributed to the high oxygen levels of their environment. The documentary examines the evolutionary adaptations that allowed these millipedes to flourish, as well as the ecological conditions that contributed to their immense size. Insights from paleontologists and fossil evidence provide a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating prehistoric era.

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