North American Eosentomid vs Japanese Eosentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Eosentomid | Japanese Eosentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eosentomon vermiforme | Eosentomon sakura |
| Order | Protura | Protura |
| Family | Eosentomidae | Eosentomidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.4 mm | 0.7-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
North American Eosentomid
A worm-like proturan found in forest soils of eastern North America. It has a slender elongate body and no trace of eyes.
Did You Know?
Its species name vermiforme means worm-shaped, reflecting the extremely elongate body plan shared by all proturans.
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.