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They don't seem flat backed, and looks like 2 pairs per segment. Maybe juvenile? I hope these are a well know critter and someone recognized them. And I hope they are detritivores.

There really were a lot in a tiny pot, and ive made a small enclosure with the ferm they came in. Longest about 3mm, smallest sub mm. All white, translucent

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[–] aword@feddit.online 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I believe that is a Symphylan. It’s been ages since I’ve seen one of these and it was cool to be reminded they exist!

https://extension.psu.edu/garden-symphylan-as-a-pest-of-field-crops

[–] DozensOfDonner@mander.xyz 3 points 1 month ago

Ah, they do loop a bit more... Longer, less clearly segmented (i.e. smooth, like typical millipedes compared to centipedes) than those. Also, i hope they aren't pests, but this plant did come from a biological plantery here, so i guess that does give some risks