Coecobrya tenebricosa

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Collembola
Order: Entomobryomorpha
Superfamily: Entomobryoidea
Family: Entomobryidae
Subfamily: Entomobryinae
Genus: Coecobrya
Species: tenebricosa

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coecobrya tenebricosa: /ˌsiːkoʊˈbraɪə ˌtɛnəˈbrɪkɔːsə/

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Summary

Coecobrya tenebricosa is a small, white springtail species found in cave environments, particularly in the Cave of the Mounds, where it has adapted to an isolated ecosystem.

Physical Characteristics

Small, white, hexapodan arthropods approximately one millimeter in length, with a furcula on their abdomen that allows them to launch into the air.

Identification Tips

Look for small, white springtails in damp areas of the cave, especially near pools of water.

Habitat

Cave of the Mounds and other damp areas, commonly found on the surface of pools of water.

Distribution

Probably cosmopolitan; this specific population is isolated within the Cave of the Mounds in Wisconsin, United States.

Diet

Feeds on various bacteria species present in the damp environments.

Ecosystem Role

As a part of the cave ecosystem, Coecobrya tenebricosa contributes to the decomposition process by feeding on bacteria.