Bourletiellidae

Pronunciation
/BOWR-let-el-lid-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Bourletiellidae
Plural
Bourletiellidae

Definition

A family of springtails within the order Collembola. They are small, usually less than 2 mm in length, and are often found in leaf litter or other decomposing organic matter.

Etymology

Named after the type genus *Bourletiella*.

Example

Members of the Bourletiellidae family are commonly found in moist soil environments.

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