Isabella's Dipluran vs Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Isabella's Dipluran | Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parajapyx isabellae | Plusiocampa balsani |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Japygidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | France |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran
A troglobitic dipluran found in caves of southern France. It has extremely elongated antennae and cerci adapted to total darkness.
Did You Know?
The genus Plusiocampa is the most diverse group of cave-dwelling diplurans worldwide.