Common Acerentomid vs Japanese Eosentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Acerentomid | Japanese Eosentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acerentomon doderoi | Eosentomon sakura |
| Order | Protura | Protura |
| Family | Acerentomidae | Eosentomidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 0.7-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Common Acerentomid
A tiny eyeless proturan found in forest soils across Europe. It walks on only four legs, holding its forelegs forward as antennae.
Did You Know?
Proturans are the only hexapods that add body segments as they molt, starting with nine abdominal segments and gaining three more.
Japanese Eosentomid
A tiny proturan found in the soils of Japanese temperate forests. It possesses functional spiracles unlike acerentomid proturans.
Did You Know?
Eosentomids have a tracheal system for breathing, while acerentomids breathe entirely through their thin cuticle.