Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran vs Canary Islands Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran | Canary Islands Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa balsani | Plusiocampa solenla |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | France | Spain |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran
A troglobitic dipluran found in caves of southern France. It has extremely elongated antennae and cerci adapted to total darkness.
Did You Know?
The genus Plusiocampa is the most diverse group of cave-dwelling diplurans worldwide.
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.