Italian Acerentomid vs Common Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Italian Acerentomid | Common Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acerentomon italicum | Acerentomon doderoi |
| Order | Protura | Protura |
| Family | Acerentomidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 0.7-1.2 mm | 0.5-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Italian Acerentomid
A small proturan originally described from Italian soils. It is typical of Mediterranean forest floor environments.
Did You Know?
Like all proturans, this species was completely unknown to science until Filippo Silvestri first described the order in 1907.
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.