Canary Islands Dipluran vs Isabella's Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Dipluran | Isabella's Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa solenla | Parajapyx isabellae |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Spain | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Isabella's Dipluran
A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.
Did You Know?
It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.