Vivarium Naturals - Nutra-Pede Protein & Mineral Nutriment
Your millipedes will love you, nuff said...
This product was specifically formulated for Millipedes. Fortified with Chitin, Calcium, and other minerals.
The shell of millipedes is made of chitin, strengthened by minerals and proteins.
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Exoskeleton composition: The millipede’s outer covering is built from chitin fibers embedded in a protein matrix.
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Mineralization: In many millipedes, the exoskeleton is further hardened by calcium carbonate deposits, giving it a tougher, more rigid feel than the softer cuticles of some insects.
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Function:
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Protects the millipede from physical damage and predators.
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Reduces water loss, which is important since millipedes can desiccate easily.
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Provides attachment points for muscles, since arthropods move by pulling their muscles against the inside of the exoskeleton.
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