Symphypleona
- Pronunciation
- /SIM-fih-PLEE-oh-nah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Symphypleon
- Plural
- Symphypleona
Definition
An order of Collembola (springtails) characterized by their globular body shape and being primarily detritivores.
Etymology
From Greek 'symphy', meaning 'grown together', and 'pleon', meaning 'full'.
Example
Symphypleona springtails are commonly found in moist soil and leaf litter.