Ceratophysella pratorum
(Packard, 1873)
Ceratophysella pratorum is a in the Hypogastruridae, first described by Packard in 1873. Springtails in this family are small, soil-dwelling hexapods with a characteristic (springing organ) used for escape locomotion. The species has been recorded across multiple regions of North America and the Caribbean.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceratophysella pratorum: /sɛˌrætoʊfaɪˈsɛlə prəˈtɔrʊm/
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Distribution
Recorded from northern, southern, and Pacific regions of North America, plus Caribbean mainland areas. These distribution records derive from aggregated occurrence data.
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Taxonomic note
Classified under Collembola (springtails), though some older sources may list this group under . The was originally described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873.