Long-cerci Dipluran vs Canary Islands Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-cerci Dipluran | Canary Islands Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Litocampa henroti | Plusiocampa solenla |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | France, Spain | Spain |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
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.
Canary Islands Dipluran
A cave-adapted dipluran endemic to volcanic caves in the Canary Islands. It has elongated appendages and depigmented body.
Did You Know?
It is one of few cave diplurans adapted to volcanic rather than limestone caves.