Alpine Acerentomid vs Italian Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Acerentomid | Italian Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acerentomon alpestre | Acerentomon italicum |
| Order | Protura | Protura |
| Family | Acerentomidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 0.7-1.2 mm | 0.7-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Alpine Acerentomid
A minute proturan found in alpine and subalpine forest soils in the European mountains. It tolerates cold conditions at high elevations.
Did You Know?
This cold-adapted proturan has been collected at elevations above 2,000 meters in the European Alps.
Italian Acerentomid
A small proturan originally described from Italian soils. It is typical of Mediterranean forest floor environments.
Did You Know?
Like all proturans, this species was completely unknown to science until Filippo Silvestri first described the order in 1907.