Evalljapyx hubbardi
This record describes Evalljapyx hubbardi (species). Recorded family: Japygidae. Recorded order: Dicellurata.
Identification and Appearance
Only one genus and one species [of Japygidae] has been described from AZ and it is Evalljapyx hubbardi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplura
- Order
- Dicellurata
- Family
- Japygidae (Forcepstails)
- Subfamily
- Evalljapyginae
- Genus
- Evalljapyx
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
About Dicellurata: the wider group
Order-level background for Dicellurata, the group containing Evalljapyx hubbardi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Dicellurata (diplurans/two-pronged bristletails) includes ~1,000 described species. These eyeless, unpigmented arthropods live in soil and under rocks. Some species have forceps-like cerci for catching prey.
Ecological role of the group
Diplurans are both predators and detritivores in soil ecosystems. Japygidae species are active predators that catch springtails and other tiny soil animals with their pincers.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Diplurans have no significant economic impact. They are important model organisms in evolutionary biology - their exact placement in the insect family tree helps scientists understand the origin of insects.
Recorded sources for this group: Soil biology, arthropod phylogenetics. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Evalljapyx hubbardi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by metrioptera