Neelipleona
- Pronunciation
- /NEEL-i-PLEE-oh-na/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Neelipleon
- Plural
- Neelipleona
Definition
A group within the subclass Collembola, commonly known as short-horned springtails.
Etymology
The genus name Neelipleona is derived from Greek 'neilos' meaning 'dark blue' and 'pleon' meaning 'full'.
Example
Neelipleona species are found in various habitats, including soil and leaf litter.