Isotomurus palustris

(O.F. Müller, 1776)

marsh springtail

Isotomurus palustris, commonly known as the marsh , is a of elongate-bodied springtail in the Isotomidae. It has been recorded across Europe, Africa, North America, and Central America, as well as on several islands of the Azores archipelago. The species exhibits a notably broad dietary range among springtails, including both animal and plant-based food sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Isotomurus palustris: /aɪ.soʊ.təˈmʊr.əs pəˈlʌs.trɪs/

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Distribution

Europe, Africa, North America, Central America, and the Azores islands (Faial, Flores, Pico, São Miguel, Santa Maria).

Diet

Feeds primarily on other including , copepods, and remains of dead invertebrates. Also consumes fungi, bacteria, , root secretions, and detritus.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Podura palustris by O.F. Müller in 1776, later transferred to the Isotomurus.

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