Canary Islands Dipluran vs Crimean Cave Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Dipluran | Crimean Cave Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa solenla | Plusiocampa dublanskii |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Spain | Ukraine |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Canary Islands Dipluran
A cave-adapted dipluran endemic to volcanic caves in the Canary Islands. It has elongated appendages and depigmented body.
Did You Know?
It is one of few cave diplurans adapted to volcanic rather than limestone caves.
Crimean Cave Dipluran
A cave-adapted dipluran from limestone caves in the Crimean Peninsula. It shows classic troglomorphic traits including depigmentation.
Did You Know?
It was discovered in some of the deepest caves in the Crimean mountains.