Neon Dragon Millipede: Cyanide, Color, and the Mekong's Hidden Biodiversity

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

In this episode we explore Desmoxytes purpurazia—the neon pink dragon millipede that floods the air with hydrogen cyanide when threatened. Learn how its bright coloration signals danger, how it immunizes itself to cyanide, and why this tiny detritivore is vital to forest nutrient cycles. We’ll also glimpse the Greater Mekong region’s astonishing pace of new species discoveries and what these secrets reveal about biodiversity on Earth.Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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