Desoria canadensis

Brown, 1932

Desoria canadensis is a of in the Isotomidae, described by Brown in 1932. This small hexapod belongs to the class Collembola, a group of wingless arthropods commonly found in soil and leaf litter. The species occurs in Arctic, subarctic, and northern North American regions. As with most springtails, it likely plays a role in decomposition and nutrient cycling in soil .

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How to pronounce Desoria canadensis: //dɛˈsɔːriə ˌkænəˈdɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

Arctic and subarctic regions; northern North America.

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