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Dipluran
Campodeidae
Northern California, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2005

Diplurans are an ancient lineage of small, eyeless hexapods thought to be older than the insects.  Note the long, bead-like antennae which are diagnostic for these animals.

 
USA CA: Solano Co.  Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve.  17.iv.2005  38º30'N 122º06'W, 210m
Oak woodland, under stone.

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This image was captured with a Canon EOS D60, with a Canon 65/2.8 MPE 1-5x Macro lens.