Primitive Minnow Mayflies
Siphlonuridae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Ephemeroptera
- Suborder: Pisciforma
- Family: Siphlonuridae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Siphlonuridae: /sɪfloʊˈnjʊrɪˌdeɪ/
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Summary
Siphlonuridae, known as the primitive minnow mayflies, belong to the order Ephemeroptera and are characterized by their adaptations to cool waters.
Physical Characteristics
The labrum (upper lip) is not notched in the middle; antennae are shorter than twice the width of the head; maxillae on the underside of the head lack prominent rows of golden spines; abdominal gills are rounded and similar in structure; three long slender filaments at the end of the body are about equally long.
Habitat
Adapted to cool waters; tend to be northern/montane.
Distribution
Holarctic, including much of North America.
Tags
- Siphlonuridae
- Primitive Minnow Mayflies
- Mayflies
- Ephemeroptera
- Insects