MILLIPEDE REPRODUCTION
Most millipedes have to mate to produce offspring (some species can reproduce asexually however). Males usually deposit their sperm directly into the female's reproductive organs. In some species, males create a web on which they deposit their sperm on. The female then climbs upon the web and puts the sperm into her reproductive organs. In other species, the male performs a courtship ritual before mating. After the ritual, the male grabs the female with his legs and releases a packet of sperm from behind his head. He then uses his legs to pass the packet from his head to the female's reproductive organs.
Millepedes lay their eggs in the soil. Some species make individual cases for their eggs (usually made of chewed leaves). Certain species also guard their eggs until they hatch.
Millepedes lay their eggs in the soil. Some species make individual cases for their eggs (usually made of chewed leaves). Certain species also guard their eggs until they hatch.