The number of legs a centipede has can vary widely depending on the species. Despite the name "centipede," which means "hundred feet," centipedes do not always have exactly 100 legs.

Key Facts:

• Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment.
• The number of legs can range from 30 to over 300 legs.
• The number of legs is always an odd number of pairs , so the total number of legs is an even number but not necessarily 100.
• For example, a common house centipede has about 15 pairs of legs (30 legs total).

Summary

• Centipedes typically have between 30 and 354 legs , depending on the species.
• The exact number varies, but it is never exactly 100.

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