The Anajapygidae are a small family of diplurans. They can be distinguished by their relatively short, stout cerci, which discharge abdominal secretions.[1] Unlike most diplurans, which are largely predatory, these are scavengers.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Order: | Diplura |
| Superfamily: | Projapygoidea |
| Family: | Anajapygidae Bagnall, 1918 |
Species
editThe family Anajapygidae contains two genera, with eight recognized species:[2]
- Genus Anajapyx Silvestri, 1903
- Anajapyx amabilis Smith, 1960
- Anajapyx carli Pagés, 1997
- Anajapyx guineensis Silvestri, 1938
- Anajapyx menkei Smith, 1960
- Anajapyx mexicanus Silvestri, 1909
- Anajapyx stangei Smith, 1960
- Anajapyx vesiculosus Silvestri, 1903
- Genus Paranajapyx Pagés, 1997
- Paranajapyx hermosus (L.Smith, 1960)
References
edit- ^ Chinery, Michael (1986). Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe. London: Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-219170-8.
- ^ Sendra, Alberto, ed. Anajapygidae Species Listing. Biology Catalog. Texas A&M University, 2007. Retrieved on July 27, 2010.