Caenoidea

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Ephemeroptera
Suborder: Furcatergalia
Infraorder: Pannota
Superfamily: Caenoidea

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caenoidea: /sɛˈnɔɪdiə/

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Summary

Caenoidea is a superfamily of mayflies in the suborder Pannota, characterized by filamentous gills in their nymphs. It includes several families such as Baetiscidae, Caenidae, Neoephemeridae, and Prosopistomatidae.

Physical Characteristics

Members of the Caenoidea superfamily can be distinguished by the filamentous gills of their nymphs.

Identification Tips

Look for filamentous gills in nymphs to differentiate from Ephemerelloidea.

Similar Taxa

Ephemerelloidea