Water springtails

Pronunciation
/WATER spring-TEYLZ/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Water springtail
Plural
Water springtails

Definition

A common name for various species of springtails (Collembola) that are found in moist, near-water environments rather than fully aquatic ones.

Etymology

Example

Water springtails are often seen in moist environments near ponds and lakes.

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