Ceratophysella denticulata

(Bagnall, 1941)

mushroom springtail

Ceratophysella denticulata, commonly known as the mushroom springtail, is a of in the Hypogastruridae. It has been studied in laboratory contexts examining effects of microplastic pollution on survival and . The species has been documented on multiple islands in the Azores archipelago.

Ceratophysella denticulata by (c) Pete Lypkie, いくつかの権利を保有 (CC BY), Pete Lypkie によって投稿されました. Used under a CC-BY license.

Achorutes armatus, Monograph of the Collembola and Thysanura, Plate 40 by Sir John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury (1834-1913). Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceratophysella denticulata: /ˌsɛrətoʊfaɪˈsɛlə ˌdɛntɪkjuˈlɑːtə/

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Distribution

Documented from the Azores archipelago, specifically on the islands of Faial, Flores, Pico, São Jorge, and São Miguel.

Human Relevance

Used as a test in ecotoxicological studies examining effects of agricultural microplastics on soil survival and .

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Research Use

Ceratophysella denticulata was included in a 2024 study on microplastic effects from agricultural mulching films, alongside Folsomia candida, Sinella curviseta, and Heteromurus nitidus.