title: Anajapygidae
text: # Anajapygidae
  
  The Anajapygidae are a small family of diplurans. They can be distinguished by their relatively short, stout cerci, which discharge abdominal secretions. Unlike most diplurans, which are largely predatory, these are scavengers.
  
  ## Species
  
  The family Anajapygidae contains two genera, with eight recognized species:
  
  * Genus Anajapyx Silvestri, 1903
     * Anajapyx amabilis Smith, 1960
     * Anajapyx carli Pagés, 1997
     * Anajapyx guineensis Silvestri, 1938
     * Anajapyx menkei Smith, 1960
     * Anajapyx mexicanus Silvestri, 1909
     * Anajapyx stangei Smith, 1960
     * Anajapyx vesiculosus Silvestri, 1903
  * Genus Paranajapyx Pagés, 1997
     * Paranajapyx hermosus (L.Smith, 1960)
  