Siphlonuridae
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Siphlonuridae, also known as the primitive minnow mayfly is a family of insects belonging to the order Ephemeroptera.


Taxonomy

The family is divided into the following genera: * Genus: '' Edmundsius'' * Genus: '' Parameletus'' * Genus: '' Siphlonisca'' * Genus: '' Siphlonurus''


Family Overview

The labrum (upper lip) is not notched in the middle; the antennae are shorter than twice the width of the head; the maxillae on the underside of the head lack prominent rows of golden spines; the abdominal gills are rounded and similar to each other in structure; 3 long slender filaments at the end of the body are about equally long.


References

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