Table of Contents Introduction Characteristics Discussion of Phylogenetic Relationships References Introduction Fubonidiids are among the most secretive of organisms.
Most species live in the darkest, dampest parts of boreal conifer forests.
The food habits of Fubonidiids are poorly understood. Their strong mouthparts, sharply pointed appendages, and overall fierce appearance suggests, however, a predatory existence. Fubonidiids are well known to drool, especially in the presence of frightened children. Given that no children are known to have been eaten by fubonidiids, the adaptive significance of this behavior is not understood. The monophyly of the three subfamilies seems well supported, but some evidence suggests that the Aliopinae might actually be the sister group to the Bophitiinae.