Poduridae
- Pronunciation
- /POD-ur-ih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Podurid
- Plural
- Poduridae
Definition
A family of primitive, wingless insects in the order Collembola, commonly known as springtails, which are characterized by their ability to jump by using a specialized structure called a furcula.
Etymology
From the Greek 'podos', meaning 'foot', and 'oura', meaning 'tail'.
Example
Members of the Poduridae family are often found in moist soil and leaf litter, where they feed on decaying organic matter.