Taxonomy of Zygentoma and Microcoryphia: Historical overview, present status and goals for the new Millennium

Abstract

The state of art of both "thysanuran" orders, Microcoryphia (bristletails) and Zygentoma (silverfish) is analysed. Data on the main authors, knowledge evolution, main taxonomical features and geographical distribution are presented. Finally, main research areas for the next Millennium are suggested.