Mirolepisma deserticola
Silvestri, 1938
A of silverfish (order Zygentoma) in the Lepismatidae, representing the sole member of the Mirolepisma. The species epithet 'deserticola' suggests an association with desert environments. As a member of the Lepismatidae, it shares the characteristic body plan of primitive wingless insects with elongated, flattened bodies and three tail-like appendages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mirolepisma deserticola: /miːroʊˈlɛpɪsmə dɛˌzɜrtɪˈkoʊlə/
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Distribution
North America