Slovenian Cave Dipluran vs Long-cerci Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slovenian Cave Dipluran | Long-cerci Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa strouhali | Litocampa henroti |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Slovenia, Italy | France, Spain |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Slovenian Cave Dipluran
A troglobitic dipluran found in caves of Slovenia and northeastern Italy. It has greatly elongated antennae for sensing in total darkness.
Did You Know?
Cave diplurans like this species can live for several years, far longer than surface relatives.
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.