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Japygidae

The japygids (family Japygidae) are a taxon of hexapods, of the order Diplura, commonly known as forcepstails.

In this family, the paired cerci at the end of their abdomens are pincer-like (superficially similar to the unrelated earwigs) and are used to catch their tiny prey. Seventy genera are recognised, divided among seven subfamilies.

Extant genera

Extinct genera

  • †Ferrojapyx <small>Wilson & Martill, 2001</small>
  • †Onychojapyx <small>Pierce, 1950</small>

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