Paranura anops

Christiansen, K & Bellinger, P, 1980

Paranura anops is a of in the , described in 1980 from western North America. The Paranura belongs to the tribe Neanurini, a group of euedaphic (deep soil-dwelling) springtails. This species is rarely encountered, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paranura anops: /ˌpærəˈnjʊərə ˈænɒps/

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Habitat

Deep soil (euedaphic zone), typical for members of the tribe Neanurini.

Distribution

Pacific North America; southern North America. Specific localities are not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

Likely contributes to soil decomposition , as is typical for deep-soil , though specific studies on this are not documented.

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Taxonomic Note

The Paranura is classified in the tribe Neanurini, Neanurinae, within the . Members of this tribe are generally characterized by reduced or absent and elongated body forms adapted to subterranean life.

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