Ammobaenetes lariversi
Strohecker, 1944
Nevada sand-treader cricket
Ammobaenetes lariversi, known as the Nevada sand-treader , is a of camel cricket in the Rhaphidophoridae. It was described by Strohecker in 1944. The species is to Nevada and belongs to a specialized for life in sandy desert environments. Like other sand-treader crickets, it exhibits morphological adaptations for moving through loose sand.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ammobaenetes lariversi: /ˌæmoʊbaɪˈniːtsiːs lɑːˈrɪvərsiː/
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Habitat
Sandy desert environments, particularly in dune systems and loose sandy substrates. The Ammobaenetes is specialized for psammophilic (sand-dwelling) , with typically occurring in arid regions with deep, loose sand.
Distribution
to Nevada, United States. Distribution records confirm presence in this state within North America.
Similar Taxa
- Ammobaenetes phrixocnemoidesCongeneric in the same , also a sand-treader with similar preferences; distinguished by subtle morphological differences in leg structure and body proportions
- Daihinia brevipesMember of the same tribe Daihiniini, also a camel cricket with desert adaptations; differs in -level characters and geographic distribution