Crimean Cave Dipluran vs Long-cerci Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimean Cave Dipluran | Long-cerci Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa dublanskii | Litocampa henroti |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Ukraine | France, Spain |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
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.
Long-cerci Dipluran
A troglophilic dipluran known from caves in western Europe. It has remarkably long cerci used for detecting vibrations in cave environments.
Did You Know?
Its cerci can be nearly as long as the rest of its body.