Chinese Sinentomid vs Alpine Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Sinentomid | Alpine Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sinentomon erythranum | Acerentomon alpestre |
| Order | Protura | Protura |
| Family | Sinentomidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 0.7-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Chinese Sinentomid
A rare proturan discovered in Chinese soil that represents a unique family within the order. It has abdominal spiracles not found in other proturan families.
Did You Know?
The discovery of this species in 1959 required the creation of an entirely new family of proturans.
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.