Siphlonurus securifer
McDunnough, 1926
primitive minnow mayfly
Siphlonurus securifer is a of minnow described by McDunnough in 1926. It belongs to the , a group of mayflies characterized by their relatively unspecialized compared to more derived mayfly families. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Siphlonurus securifer: /ˌsɪflɔˈnʊrəs sɛˈkjʊrɪfər/
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Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
More Details
Taxonomic Notes
Siphlonurus securifer is classified within the suborder (formerly Siphlonuroidea), a group of . The is considered one of the more lineages within , retaining plesiomorphic characteristics such as well-developed in and relatively simple patterns.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Teach a Man to Fish (and some entomology) and You’ll Feed Him for a Lifetime
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