Atelurinae
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Atelurinae is a subfamily of primitive insect
s belonging to the order Thysanura
. They are sometimes treated as a family Ateluridae. These are tiny and usually found within the nests of termites and ants with which they associate.
Insect
Insects are a class of living creatures within the arthropods that have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body , three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and two antennae...
s belonging to the order Thysanura
Thysanura
Thysanura is an order of insects, encompassing silverfish and firebrats, known for their three long caudal filaments.The families Machilidae and Meinertellidae of the jumping bristletails were once included with Thysanura....
. They are sometimes treated as a family Ateluridae. These are tiny and usually found within the nests of termites and ants with which they associate.