Mackenzie globular springtails
- Pronunciation
- /mak-ENZ-ee-el-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Mackenzie globular springtail
- Plural
- Mackenzie globular springtails
Definition
A family of springtails (Mackenziellidae) in the order Collembola, characterized by their globular body shape.
Etymology
Named after the Mackenzie River region of Canada where they were first discovered.
Example
Mackenzie globular springtails are found in various habitats across North America.