Ikimono KokuhoLiving Treasures of Japan
Prefectural Natural Monument
Other invertebrates

Cave-dwelling Animals

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This is a community of cave-adapted animals living in Kariu Limestone Cave in Oita Prefecture. It includes small invertebrates adapted to the dark and often shows specialized traits. Cave ecosystems are very fragile, so the animals are protected together with their habitat.

Group
Other invertebrates
Prefectures
Oita
日本語
洞窟性動物(群集)
简体中文
洞穴动物群落

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Yes. The Cave-dwelling Animals is protected as a Natural Monument (0 national and 1 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Cave-dwelling Animals" on this page.

The Cave-dwelling Animals is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Oita.

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