Lepidocyrtus finus
K.Christiansen & P.Bellinger, 1980
Lepidocyrtus finus is a of described by Christiansen and Bellinger in 1980. It belongs to the Lepidocyrtus, a diverse group of elongate-bodied springtails within the Entomobryidae. The genus is characterized by well-developed and often distinctive color patterns. As a member of the Collembola, it inhabits soil and leaf litter microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepidocyrtus finus: //ˌlɛpɪˈdɒsɜːrtəs ˈfaɪnəs//
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Habitat
Soil and leaf litter environments, typical for members of the Lepidocyrtus.
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Taxonomic notes
The was formally described by Kenneth Christiansen and Peter Bellinger in 1980. The Lepidocyrtus is one of the largest genera of Collembola, with many species distinguished by subtle morphological features including chaetotaxy (bristle arrangement) and coloration patterns.