Sensillanura barberi
(Handschin, 1928)
Sensillanura barberi is a of in the , first described by Handschin in 1928. As a member of the , it belongs to a group of soil-dwelling hexapods characterized by their reduced body size and specialized mouthparts. The species has been recorded in Pacific North America, with 35 observations documented on iNaturalist. Springtails in this family are typically found in moist soil and leaf litter environments where they contribute to decomposition .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sensillanura barberi: //sɛnˌsɪləˈnjʊərə ˈbɑːrbəri//
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Distribution
Pacific North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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