Poduromorpha
- Pronunciation
- /POH-do-ro-MOR-fuh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Poduromorpha
- Plural
- Poduromorpha
Definition
A suborder of Collembola characterized by having a well-developed, often heavily sclerotized, ventral tube.
Full guide
Read the full Poduromorpha guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'podos', meaning 'foot', and 'morphe', meaning 'form'.
Example
Poduromorpha are considered to be the most primitive of the Collembola suborders.