Isotoma viridis

Bourlet, 1839

Green springtail

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Isotoma viridis is an elongate-bodied springtail in the Isotomidae, first described by Bourlet in 1839. It has a Holarctic distribution and is commonly found in meadows and agricultural fields. The species feeds on fungal and decaying leaves, playing a role in soil decomposition processes.

Isotoma viridis (35967445564) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Isotoma viridis (27112140888) by AJC1 from UK. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Isotoma viridis? (45896981985) by AJC1 from UK. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Isotoma viridis: /aɪˈsoʊtəˌmə ˈvɪrɪdɪs/

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Habitat

Often found in meadows and agricultural fields.

Distribution

Holarctic distribution. Distribution records include Pico, São Miguel, Terceira (Azores), African Indian Desert, and Arctic & Sub-arctic regions.

Diet

Feeds on fungal and decaying leaves.

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