Neanura magna
(Macgillivray, 1893)
Bear-bodied Springtail
Neanura magna, commonly known as the bear-bodied , is a of springtail in the Neanuridae. Springtails (Collembola) are small, wingless hexapods that inhabit soil and leaf litter. The suggests a robust or stocky body form compared to other springtails. As a member of Poduromorpha, this species possesses the (springing organ) characteristic of the group, though it is reduced or absent in some Neanuridae.
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How to pronounce Neanura magna: /niːˈæn.jʊrə ˈmæɡnə/
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF indicates this is currently accepted as Metanura magna, suggesting ongoing taxonomic revision. The iNaturalist and Wikipedia sources maintain usage of Neanura magna. The species was originally described by Macgillivray in 1893.
Data Availability
Only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date. Comprehensive biological data for this appears sparse in published literature.