Entognatha
| Entognatha | |
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| Proturan specimen (Acerentomon sp.) | |
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| Class: | 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.