Neanuroidea

Massoud Z, 1967

Family Guides

Brachystomellidae
Neanuridae(Short-legged Springtails)
Odontellidae(springtails)

Neanuroidea is a superfamily of springtails (Collembola) within the order Poduromorpha, established by Massoud in 1967. It comprises at least three —Brachystomellidae, Neanuridae, and Odontellidae—encompassing more than 730 described . Members are small, wingless hexapods with mouthparts. The group represents a significant lineage of soil-dwelling microarthropods.

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Pronunciation

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Habitat

Soil and leaf litter environments; specific microhabitat preferences vary by .

Distribution

Global distribution; individual ranges vary.

Ecological Role

Component of soil microarthropod ; contributes to decomposition processes.

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Taxonomic composition

The superfamily contains three recognized : Brachystomellidae, Neanuridae, and Odontellidae. The family Neanuridae is the largest, containing the majority of described .