New study reveals self-cleaning mechanism of green pill millipede in Western Ghats
The green pill millipede (Arthrosphaera lutescens). Photo: Special Arrangement
A recent study has revealed the self-cleaning mechanism of green pill millipede (Arthrosphaera lutescens), a species endemic to the Western Ghats.
Researchers found that these millipedes, primarily located in the Munnar region of Idukki and Nelliampathy in Palakkad, utilise a biological mechanism similar to the famous ‘lotus effect’ (the natural self-cleaning property of lotus leaves) to stay clean.
Published – April 13, 2026 06:51 pm IST
