Crimean Cave Dipluran vs Ewingi Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimean Cave Dipluran | Ewingi Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa dublanskii | Catajapyx ewing |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Ukraine | United States |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.