Thysanuron Direct

: They have flat, carrot-shaped bodies. Silverfish, specifically, are covered in silvery scales that give them a metallic, fish-like appearance when they move. Habitat and Behavior

: They are nocturnal and go through ametabolous metamorphosis , meaning they don't change form as they grow; they simply molt multiple times and get larger throughout their lives. Diet and Impact

: They are easily identified by three long, fringe-like filaments at the end of their abdomen—two lateral cerci and one central epiproct. thysanuron

The name is derived from the Greek words thysanos (fringed) and oura (tail).

: Prefer hot, humid environments, often found near ovens or furnaces at temperatures around 98∘F98 raised to the composed with power F 37∘C37 raised to the composed with power C : They have flat, carrot-shaped bodies

Thysanurans are unique because they can produce , an enzyme that allows them to digest cellulose directly.

These insects are considered some of the most primitive land-dwelling arthropods. Because they are wingless and have changed very little over millions of years, they provide entomologists with a "living link" to the early ancestors of modern winged insects. The Insect Orders: Order Thysanura--Silverfish Diet and Impact : They are easily identified

: While harmless to humans and pets, they can be considered household pests due to the damage they cause to books, documents, and clothing. Evolutionary Context