Campodea navasi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Campodea navasi |
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Campodea
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navasi
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Campodea navasi is a tiny creature that looks a bit like an insect. It belongs to a group called two-pronged bristletails. These bristletails are part of the Campodeidae family. They are very small and live in hidden places.
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Campodea navasi is a specific type of bristletail. It was first described in 1932 by a scientist named Silvestri. These animals are not true insects, but they are closely related. They are often found in soil and other damp places.
Meet the Bristletails
Bristletails are small, pale creatures. They get their name from two long "tails" at the end of their bodies. These tails are called cerci. They also have antennae on their heads. Bristletails are usually white or yellowish. They do not have wings.
Where Do They Live?
Bristletails like dark, moist places. You can often find them in soil, under rocks, or in leaf litter. They also live in caves or deep underground. These places help them stay safe and damp. They are found all over the world.
What Do They Eat?
Campodea navasi and other bristletails are scavengers. This means they eat decaying plant matter. They help break down dead leaves and other organic material. This makes them important for healthy soil. They also eat tiny fungi and other small bits of food.
How Big Are They?
Most bristletails are very small. They are usually only a few millimeters long. Some can grow up to 12 millimeters. Campodea navasi is one of these tiny species. You would need to look very closely to spot one.
The scientist Filippo Silvestri officially described Campodea navasi in 1932. Scientists often name new species after the person who found them or a place. Silvestri was an Italian entomologist. He studied many different insects and similar creatures.
See also
In Spanish: Campodea navasi para niños
