Mesentotoma
J.T. Salmon, 1942
Species Guides
1Mesentotoma is a of springtails in the Entomobryidae, established by J.T. Salmon in 1942. in this genus are distributed across widely separated regions including Europe, Macaronesia, the Mediterranean, New Zealand, and Hawaii. The genus belongs to the tribe Entomobryini, a diverse group of elongate-bodied springtails. Information on specific and of Mesentotoma species remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mesentotoma: /mɛsɛntoʊtoʊmə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Europe, Macaronesia, the Mediterranean region, New Zealand, and Hawaii. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests either long-distance capability or relictual .
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Taxonomic history
The was described by New Zealand entomologist John Tenison Salmon in 1942. Salmon was a prolific researcher on Collembola, particularly from the New Zealand region and Pacific islands.