Orchesella celsa
Christiansen & Tucker, 1977
Orchesella celsa is a of (Collembola) in the Orchesellidae, described by Christiansen and Tucker in 1977. It belongs to a characterized by elongated body forms and well-developed (springing appendages). The species occurs in North American and Caribbean regions. As with other Orchesella species, it inhabits soil and leaf litter environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orchesella celsa: /ɔːrˈkɛsələ ˈsɛlsə/
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Habitat
Soil and leaf litter environments, typical of the Orchesella.
Distribution
North America (northern and southern regions) and Caribbean mainland.
Ecological Role
Contributes to decomposition and nutrient cycling in soil and leaf litter systems.
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Taxonomic Note
placement has been revised from Entomobryidae to Orchesellidae in modern classifications. The was originally described in 1977.