Tomoceridae

Pronunciation
/toe-MOSS-er-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Tomoceridae
Plural
Tomoceridae

Definition

A family of primitive, burrowing springtails (Entomology: Collembola) found in soil and litter.

Etymology

Named after the type genus, *Tomocerus*.

Example

Tomoceridae are important decomposers in soil ecosystems.

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