Desoria hoodensis
K. Christiansen & P. Bellinger, 1998
Desoria hoodensis is a of described in 1998 by K. Christiansen and P. Bellinger. It belongs to the Isotomidae, a large group of elongate-bodied springtails. The species is known from the Pacific North American region. Like other members of Desoria, it is a soil-dwelling microarthropod.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Desoria hoodensis: /dɛˈsoːria hʊˈdɛnsɪs/
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Identification
Desoria hoodensis can be distinguished from other Desoria through subtle morphological characters described in the original taxonomic description, including details of setation and body proportions. Accurate identification requires microscopic examination and comparison with type material or diagnostic keys specific to Pacific North American Desoria.
Habitat
Soil-dwelling; found in Pacific North American . Specific microhabitat preferences have not been documented.
Distribution
Pacific North American region (western North America).
Ecological Role
As a soil-dwelling , contributes to decomposition and nutrient cycling in soil .
Similar Taxa
- Other Desoria speciesDesoria is a -rich with many morphologically similar species; D. hoodensis requires careful examination to separate from in the Pacific Northwest.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Described relatively recently (1998), this is part of a major revision of North American Collembola by Christiansen and Bellinger. The specific epithet 'hoodensis' likely refers to Mount Hood or the Hood River area in Oregon/Washington, suggesting a type locality in that region.