- Source: Anajapygidae
The Anajapygidae are a small family of diplurans. They can be distinguished by their relatively short, stout cerci, which discharge abdominal secretions. Unlike most diplurans, which are largely predatory, these are scavengers.
Species
The family Anajapygidae contains two genera, with eight recognized species:
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)
