Japanese Eosentomid vs Chinese Sinentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Eosentomid | Chinese Sinentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eosentomon sakura | Sinentomon erythranum |
| Order | Protura | Protura |
| Family | Eosentomidae | Sinentomidae |
| Size | 0.7-1.5 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Chinese Sinentomid
A rare proturan discovered in Chinese soil that represents a unique family within the order. It has abdominal spiracles not found in other proturan families.
Did You Know?
The discovery of this species in 1959 required the creation of an entirely new family of proturans.