1 1. Centipedes are the only arthropods with poison claws for subduing prey. 2  2. Centipedes do not have 100 legs. 3  3. Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment. 4  4. All centipedes are predators. 5  5. Centipedes can live for several years. 6  6. Centipedes can regenerate lost legs. 7  7. Some centipedes care for their young.
Beta Particle Definition: An electron or positron. The term is generally applied to an electron or positron emitted in radioactive beta decay.
n a small amount of material. particle, alpha, n (alpha ray, alpha radiation) a positively charged particulate ionizing radiation consisting of helium nuclei (two protons and two neutrons) traveling at high speeds. These rays are emitted from the nucleus of an unstable element. particle, beta, n (beta ray, beta radiation) a particulate ionizing radiation consisting of either negative electrons (negatrons) or positive electrons (positrons) emitted from the nucleus of an unstable element.