Slovenian Cave Dipluran vs Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slovenian Cave Dipluran | Plusiocampa Cave Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plusiocampa strouhali | Plusiocampa balsani |
| Order | Diplura | Diplura |
| Family | Campodeidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Slovenia, Italy | France |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
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.
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.