Abstract

PALACIOS-VARGAS, José G.  and  FIGUEROA, Dafne. Biodiversity of Protura (Hexapoda: Entognatha) in Mexico. Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2014, vol.85, suppl., pp.S232-S235. ISSN 2007-8706.  https://doi.org/10.7550/rmb.32714.

A brief description of the morphology of the Protura is presented, as well as the most important taxonomic characters; some details about their development and habitats where they live are given. The list of species from Mexico includes 2 families with 17 species. In addition, 3 new localities are provided for species already known.

Keywords : Protura; morphology; biodiversity; distribution of species.

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