Cheirotoma spatulata
(Chamberlain, 1943)
Cheirotoma spatulata is a of in the Isotomidae, described by Chamberlain in 1943. The specific epithet "spatulata" refers to a spatulate or spoon-shaped structure, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature. As a member of Entomobryomorpha, it possesses the scaled body covering characteristic of this diverse order of Collembola. The species has been documented from Pacific North American localities.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cheirotoma spatulata: //ˈkhaɪrəˌtoʊmə ˌspæt͡ʃʊˈlɑːtə//
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Distribution
Pacific North America. Records indicate occurrence in coastal or near-coastal regions of western North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The Cheirotoma is classified within Isotominae of Isotomidae. The specific epithet "spatulata" suggests a morphological feature resembling a spatula or spoon, though the exact structure referenced has not been confirmed from original description.