Biology:Petrobius

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Short description: Genus of jumping bristletails

Petrobius
Petrobius maritimus 2010-06-02.jpg
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Archaeognatha
Family: Machilidae
Genus: Petrobius
Species

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Petrobius is a genus of jumping bristletails in the family Machilidae. Many of these primitive insects are restricted to rocky shorelines.

Species

Species include:

References

  • Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe, Michael Chinery 1986 (reprinted 1991) ISBN:0-00-219137-7

Wikidata ☰ Q1234023 entry