Dicellurata
Cook, 1896
Forcepstails
Family Guides
2- Japygidae(forcepstails)
- Parajapygidae
is a suborder of Diplura, commonly called forcepstails, characterized by the presence of paired, forceps-like at the end. The group comprises at least 4 and more than 170 described . Members are small, eyeless hexapods that inhabit soil and leaf litter environments.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from the other dipluran suborder, Campodeina (japygids), by the of the : possess forceps-like or pincer-shaped cerci, whereas Campodeina have long, filamentous cerci. Body is small, pale, and elongate with long ; are absent.
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Habitat
Soil and leaf litter in moist terrestrial environments; found in humid microhabitats including decaying wood and humus layers.
Distribution
Global distribution in suitable ; recorded across multiple continents where moist soil and leaf litter occur.
Similar Taxa
- CampodeinaOther dipluran suborder; distinguished by filamentous versus forceps-like cerci in .