Aspinose Campodeid vs Blind Cave Campodea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aspinose Campodeid | Blind Cave Campodea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metriocampa aspinosa | Campodea maestrazgoensis |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Aspinose Campodeid
A soil-dwelling dipluran lacking the typical dorsal spines found in related species. It inhabits deep soil layers in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Its lack of dorsal spines distinguishes it from nearly all related species.
Blind Cave Campodea
A cave-dwelling dipluran from the Maestrazgo region of eastern Spain. It shows typical troglomorphic features including elongated appendages.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a very small number of caves in the Iberian Peninsula.