Morulodini

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Collembola
Order: Poduromorpha
Superfamily: Neanuroidea
Family: Neanuridae
Subfamily: Neanurinae
Tribe: Morulodini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Morulodini: //ˌmɔrʊˈloʊdɪnaɪ//

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Summary

Morulodini is a tribe within the subfamily Neanurinae of Collembola, encompassing stout-bodied springtails that are characterized by their vestigial furcula, rendering them unable to jump.

Physical Characteristics

Stout-bodied with vestigial furcula, making them essentially unable to jump; absence of anal thorns and presence of primitive ocelli.

Identification Tips

Look for characteristic short-legged appearance and stout body.

Similar Taxa

Neanurini
Deutonura
Edoughnura
Endonura
Neanura
Protanura
Lobellini
Paleonurini
Bilobella
Paranurini
Sensillanurini