@kreppyfazta: In some centipede species, the newborn babies eat their mother. This gruesome yet purposeful act of maternal sacrifice and survival is known as matriphagy. While guarding her eggs and newborns for weeks, the mother centipede completely stops eating. After the eggs hatch, the mother allows her young to Consume her body for vital nutrients and energy. This ultimate sacrifice helps the tiny hatchlings grow faster and survive in the wild. #centipede #insects #bug #fyp #xyzbca