Isotoma delta

MacGillivray, 1896

Isotoma delta is a of (Collembola) in the Isotomidae, described by MacGillivray in 1896. It belongs to the order Entomobryomorpha, one of the most diverse groups of springtails. The species has been recorded from the Caribbean mainland and southern North America based on distribution data in GBIF.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Isotoma delta: /ˌaɪsəˈtoʊmə ˈdɛltə/

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Distribution

Caribbean mainland; southern North America. GBIF records indicate occurrences in these regions, though specific locality details are limited.

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Taxonomic Note

Isotoma delta is placed in the Isotominae. The Isotoma is a large and taxonomically complex group within Isotomidae, and -level identification often requires examination of chaetotaxy and other fine morphological characters.

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