Sensillanurini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sensillanurini: //sɛnˈsɪl.əˈnjʊə.raɪˌnaɪ//

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Summary

Sensillanurini is a tribe within the subfamily Neanurinae consisting of stout-bodied springtails. They are notable for their inability to jump due to vestigial furcula. Established in 1983 by Cassagnau, it contains around 47 species across 4 genera.

Physical Characteristics

Stout-bodied with short legs and vestigial furcula, making them unable to jump. They lack anal thorns and have primitive ocelli.

Identification Tips

Look for stout-bodied springtails that do not jump, and check for the absence of anal thorns.

Similar Taxa

• Neanurini
• Deutonura
• Edoughnura
• Endonura
• Neanura
• Protanura
• Morulodini
• Lobellini
• Paleonurini
• Bilobella
• Paranurini

Misconceptions

Often confused with true insects due to their appearance, but they are actually closely related to insects and belong to the class Collembola.

Tags

• Collembola
• Neanurinae
• Sensillanurini
• springtails
• invertebrates