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October 7, 2024

Flat-Backed Millipedes Added as Detritivores

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Biome: Lakeshore
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Flat-backed millipedes were added as detritivores to help process dead plant matter across the grassland and shoreline habitats. About 20 individuals were introduced, making this an early test of whether they could establish and recycle plant litter inside miniBIOTA.

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