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Ctenolepisma ciliatum

The Ctenolepisma ciliatum, also known as the silverfish, is a small, shiny insect that loves to hide in dark, damp places. They are quick and have a unique, wiggly way of moving around.

Hábitat: Urban areas

Aspecto

The Ctenolepisma ciliatum has a flattened, teardrop-shaped body, typically grey or brownish-grey, covered in tiny reflective scales. It possesses two long antennae at the front and three tail-like appendages at the rear. Its segmented body tapers from head to tail, making it distinct from many other household insects.

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Ctenolepisma ciliatum

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

If a leg breaks off, these insects can grow it back!

Some silverfish species can live for up to eight years!

Their bodies constantly grow new skin, shedding their old, scaly exoskeletons.

They are ancient insects, appearing millions of years before dinosaurs!

Habilidades especiales

Ctenolepisma ciliatum has tiny scales that can detach easily, helping them escape from predators or sticky situations.

Ctenolepisma ciliatum can flatten its body to squeeze into incredibly tight cracks and crevices, providing excellent hiding spots.

Ctenolepisma ciliatum uses pheromones to find mates, releasing special scents that other silverfish can detect.

Ctenolepisma ciliatum has long antennae packed with sensors, allowing them to detect food sources like starches from afar.

Medidas y detalles

Tamaño: 10-15 mm
Esperanza de vida: 730-2920 días
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Ctenolepisma ciliatum loves to munch on starches, paper, and even tiny bits of dead insects.

Alimentos principales

Paper
Glue
Book bindings
Starches
Hair
Dead insects

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

House Spider

Tegenaria domestica

This spider often hunts silverfish in homes.

eaten by

House Centipede

Scutigera coleoptrata

A fast predator, it actively pursues and eats silverfish.

eaten by

Common Earwig

Forficula auricularia

Earwigs sometimes prey on silverfish, especially nymphs.

Rasgos

Omnívoro

Este rasgo identifica organismos cuya dieta incluye tanto materia vegetal como animal.

Descomponedor

Describe a los organismos que descomponen la materia orgánica muerta, reciclando los nutrientes de vuelta al ecosistema.

Miniatura

Relativo a especies que son significativamente más pequeñas que lo típico o promedio de su tipo.

Velocista

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos que exhiben una rapidez excepcional en sus movimientos para cazar, escapar o desplazarse.

Adaptado a la ciudad

Esta característica de hábitat indica especies que pueden coexistir con los humanos en entornos urbanos y suburbanos, utilizando estructuras artificiales y espacios verdes.