What Does a Proturans Look Like?

What Does a Proturans Look Like?

Proturans are small, pale, secretive animals ranging in size from 0.024 to 0.06 inches (0.6 to 1.5 millimeters). The head is cone-shaped and lacks eyes or antennae (an-TEH-nee). ... These are the proturans' most important sensory structures, and they are usually curled and held high above the body like antennae.

Where can I find Proturans?

Proturans live chiefly in soil, mosses, and leaf litter of moist temperate forests that are not too acidic. They have also been found beneath rocks or under the bark of trees, as well as in animal burrows. They are generally restricted to the uppermost 0.1 m (3.9 in), but have been found as deep as 0.25 m (9.8 in).

What family is protura?

In North America, the Protura are represented by three families: Eosentomidae (8 species) Acerentomidae (9 species) Protentomidae (3 species)

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