Entognatha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Entognatha |
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The Entognatha is a class of ametabolous arthropods, which, together with insects, makes up the superclass Hexapoda. Their mouthparts are entognathous, meaning they are retracted within the head. The class contains three orders: Collembola (springtails), Diplura and Protura.
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Diplura, a Two-pronged Bristletail — not closely related to three-pronged bristletails in the Archaeognatha
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Collembola, family Sminthuridae
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See also
In Spanish: Entognatos para niños
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