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== Taxonomy ==
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== Description ==
== Description ==
Symphylans are small pseudocentipedes in the phylum Arthropoda and the subphylum [[Myriapoda]]. Though they resemble centipedes, they are much smaller ranging in size from 2 to 30 millimeters, and are translucent in color [1]. Symphyla have 12 segments with one pair of legs in each which allow them to move rapidly throughout the [[soil]], and 3 mouth parts.
Symphylans are small pseudocentipedes in the phylum Arthropoda and the subphylum [[Myriapoda]]. Though they resemble centipedes, they are much smaller ranging in size from 2 to 30 millimeters, and are translucent in color [1]. Symphyla have 12 segments with one pair of legs in each which allow them to move rapidly throughout the [[soil]], and 3 mouth parts.

Revision as of 22:08, 8 May 2022

Taxonomy

Kingdom Phylum Subphylum Class
Classification Animalia Arthropoda Myriapoda Symphyla

Description

Symphylans are small pseudocentipedes in the phylum Arthropoda and the subphylum Myriapoda. Though they resemble centipedes, they are much smaller ranging in size from 2 to 30 millimeters, and are translucent in color [1]. Symphyla have 12 segments with one pair of legs in each which allow them to move rapidly throughout the soil, and 3 mouth parts.