Long-cerci Dipluran vs Isabella's Dipluran

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Attribute Long-cerci Dipluran Isabella's Dipluran
Scientific Name Litocampa henroti Parajapyx isabellae
Order Diplura Diplura
Family Campodeidae Japygidae
Size 4-6 mm 3-6 mm
Habitat Caves Forests
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions France, Spain Europe
Conservation Data Deficient Least Concern

Long-cerci Dipluran

A troglophilic dipluran known from caves in western Europe. It has remarkably long cerci used for detecting vibrations in cave environments.

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Did You Know?

Its cerci can be nearly as long as the rest of its body.

Isabella's Dipluran

A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.

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Did You Know?

It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.