Desoria trispinata
(MacGillivray, 1896)
Desoria trispinata is a of in the Isotomidae. It was first described from the Azores archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. The species belongs to a of elongate-bodied springtails commonly found in soil and leaf litter . Limited published information exists on its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Desoria trispinata: /dɛˈsɔr.i.a ˌtrɪs.pɪˈneɪ.tə/
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Identification
The specific epithet "trispinata" suggests three spines, likely referring to distinctive chaetotaxy or cuticular structures on the body. As with other Desoria , it likely exhibits the elongate, cylindrical body form characteristic of Isotomidae, with well-developed and six-segmented .
Distribution
Azores archipelago, Portugal. Documented from five islands: Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, and São Jorge.