Anajapygidae

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Anajapygidae
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Entognatha
Order: Diplura
Superfamily: Projapygoidea
Family: Anajapygidae
Bagnall, 1918

The Anajapygidae are a small family of diplurans. They can be distinguished by their relatively short, stout cerci, which discharge abdominal secretions. [1] Unlike most diplurans, which are largely predatory, these are scavengers.

Species

The family Anajapygidae contains two genera, with eight recognized species: [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Chinery, Michael (1986). Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe. London: Collins. ISBN   978-0-00-219170-8.
  2. ↑ Sendra, Alberto, ed. Anajapygidae Species Listing. Biology Catalog. Texas A&M University, 2007. Retrieved on July 27, 2010.


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