Invertebrates (Inventory)/Diplurans
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Diplurans are insects. They are small, pure white and can move quickly though sporadically. They are easy to identify when you see them. They have an elongated body with a pair of appendages on each end making it hard to tell whether they are coming or going. The body length is usually less than 5 mm. | Diplurans are insects. They are small, pure white and can move quickly though sporadically. They are easy to identify when you see them. They have an elongated body with a pair of appendages on each end making it hard to tell whether they are coming or going. The body length is usually less than 5 mm. | ||
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File:Dipluran.jpg|Dipluran, flagging tape for scale | File:Dipluran.jpg|Dipluran, flagging tape for scale | ||
File:Dipluran on black.JPG|Dipluran on black flowstone | File:Dipluran on black.JPG|Dipluran on black flowstone | ||
Revision as of 05:03, 25 July 2013
The Diplurans field of the Invertebrates section is used to record any observation of diplurans.
Diplurans are insects. They are small, pure white and can move quickly though sporadically. They are easy to identify when you see them. They have an elongated body with a pair of appendages on each end making it hard to tell whether they are coming or going. The body length is usually less than 5 mm.
 Dipluran, flagging tape for scale |
 Dipluran on black flowstone |
References
- Rick D. Houston Jr. Canyons & Caves; Issue No. 2; Summer 1996. Hey, What Kind of Bugs Live Here?: http://www.nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/upload/c&c2.pdf
