Scientists discover 3 new centipede species in southern India

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and Malabar Christian College have described three new centipede species of the genus Rhysida from southern India, taking the country’s total to 23. Researchers examined specimens held at ZSI, analysing physical features such as body segments, spines, antennal counts and tarsal spurs to identify the species.