Karst-cave-ecosystem

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• Diestrammena japanica

  Japanese camel cricket

  Diestrammena japanica is a species of camel cricket native to Japan. It has been identified as an invasive species in the eastern United States, where it has been observed in homes, particularly in the Northeast. In its native range in China, it serves as a keystone scavenger species in karst cave ecosystems, inhabiting all light zones from cave entrances to deep dark regions. Research indicates its morphology varies with light intensity, with individuals in light regions being significantly larger than those in dark cave zones.

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