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Anajapygidae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Order:	Diplura
Superfamily:	Projapygoidea
Family:	Anajapygidae Bagnall, 1918

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)

References

1. Chinery, Michael (1986). Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe. London: Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-219170-8.
2. Sendra, Alberto, ed. Anajapygidae Species Listing. Biology Catalog. Texas A&M University, 2007. Retrieved on July 27, 2010.

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