Poduromorpha

Definition

A suborder of Collembola characterized by having a well-developed, often heavily sclerotized, ventral tube.

Etymology

From Greek 'podos', meaning 'foot', and 'morphe', meaning 'form'.

Example

Poduromorpha are considered to be the most primitive of the Collembola suborders.

Related Terms

• Collembola
• Entomobryomorpha
• Symphypleona
• Neelipleona